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We remember John Wightman
We remember John Wightman
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8967338
July 1915
1918
discharge
Source:8967338
February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
16769
Cameron Highlanders
7th. Battalion
Source:8967338
February 1918
service
British Army
Private
S/16769
Cameron Highlanders
Source:4740337
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wightman |
| Source | 4740337 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/16769 | Cameron Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 16769 | Cameron Highlanders | 7th. Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Wightman | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Highlanders | Rab116328 | |
| Cameron Highlanders | Rab116328 |
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Stories
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