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We remember David Trotter
We remember David Trotter
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Alex Trotter
Source:9319752
1879
1880
sibling
Susannah B Trotter
Source:9319752
1880
1882
sibling
Robert Trotter
Source:9319752
1882
1886
1887
sibling
Nellie Trotter
Source:9319752
1887
1889
sibling
William Trotter
Source:9319752
1889
1892
sibling
Thomas Trotter
Source:9319752
1892
1893
sibling
George F Trotter
Source:9319752
1893
1896
sibling
Mary Y Trotter
Source:9319752
1896
1897
sibling
Margaret Trotter
Source:9319752
1897
1901
employment
Grocers Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:9319752
1901
1914
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9319731
7th September 1914
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:9319731
service
British Army
Private
S/4019
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:4498804
location
11 Nansen Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9319752
1915
death
Died of wounds
GSW Head
St Mary's Hospital, Paddington
United Kingdom
Source:7083225
Source:9319731
18th October 1915
burial
London
United Kingdom
213. 5. 1. (Screen Wall.).
Source:7083225
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Trotter |
| Source | 4498804 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nansen Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/4019 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen | mother | ||
| Robert Trotter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George F Trotter | brother | 1893 | |
| Margaret Trotter | sister | 1897 | |
| Alex Trotter | brother | 1879 | |
| Robert Trotter | brother | 1882 | |
| Nellie Trotter | sister | 1887 | |
| William Trotter | brother | 1889 | |
| Thomas Trotter | brother | 1892 | |
| Susannah B Trotter | sister | 1880 | |
| Mary Y Trotter | sister | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blueish Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1814 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Inscription on the Memorial in Kensal GreenPrivate David Trotter is buried in Kensal Green (All Souls) Cemetery in London and commemorated on the memorial in the cemetery (image 06/2016)
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DR117137
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription on the Memorial in Kensal Green | DR117137 |
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