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We remember James Alexander Ancrum
We remember James Alexander Ancrum
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Alexander |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Ancrum |
| Source | 7250201 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3431 | Highland Light Infantry | 9th highland Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 3431 | Highland Light Infantry | 6th highland Battalion | Captain | |
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | Captain |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Janet Ancrum | mother | ||
| James Alexander Ancrum | father |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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