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We remember Douglas Braidwood
We remember Douglas Braidwood
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1882
sibling
William Henry Clark Braidwood
Source:5483981
1882
1884
sibling
Thomasina Jamieson Braidwood
Source:5483981
1884
1889
sibling
Hugh Mitchell Braidwood
Source:5483981
1889
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:5483981
1891
1891
location
29 Brown Street, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483981
1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:5483991
1901
1901
employment
Private Soldier
British Army
Hamilton, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5483991
1901
1901
location
Bothwell Road/Almada Street, Hamilton Scotland
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5483991
1901
1911
service
British Army
Private
182
Royal Scots
7th Batallion
Source:467605
1st July 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
15640
The Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:5483985
5th December 1914 - 19th January 1915
1914
service
British Army
Private
15640
The Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:5484035
5th December 1914 - 19th January 1915
1914
service
British Army
Private
15640
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:5484035
5th December 1914 - 19th January 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5484035
5th December 1914 - 19th January 1915
1915
dates
Age 34
Source:5484035
19th January 1915
service
British Army
Private
1640
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:467605
1915
death
Killed in Action
Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1st Battalion, part of 9th Brigade, 3rd Division held reserve trenches at Kemmel from 16th-20th January 1915.
Flanders
France
Source:7037882
Source:5484035
19th January 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7037882
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Braidwood |
| Source | 467605 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Brown Street, Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Bothwell Road/Almada Street, Hamilton Scotland | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1640 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 182 | Royal Scots | 7th Batallion | Private | |
| British Army | 15640 | The Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15640 | The Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15640 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Braidwood | mother | ||
| Thomas Braidwood | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasina Jamieson Braidwood | sister | 1884 | |
| William Henry Clark Braidwood | brother | 1882 | |
| Hugh Mitchell Braidwood | brother | 1889 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Matthew738 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Matthew738 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Matthew738 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish National War Memorial | Matthew738 |
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