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We remember Peter Wood
We remember Peter Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Alexander Wood
Source:6984146
29th August 1896
1898
1905
sibling
Elizabeth Wood
Source:6984146
1905
1910
sibling
Jessie Wood
Source:6984146
1910
1911
location
Elgin, Moray
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6984146
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Elgin, Moray
United Kingdom
Source:6984153
2nd December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2811 or 2868
Seaforth Highlanders
6th (Reserve)
Source:6984153
3rd December 1914 - August 1915
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6984157
1916 - March 1918
1916
employment
Postman
GPO
Elgin, Moray
United Kingdom
Source:6984157
11th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
55839
Highland Light Infantry
1st/5th, 1st/6th or 1st/7th Battalion
Source:6984153
12th September 1916 - 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6984157
March 1918 - 1918
1921
employment
Railway Engine Cleaner
Elgin, Moray
United Kingdom
Source:6984164
2nd September 1921
1921
marriage
Margaret Cruickshank Sim
Source:6984164
2nd September 1921
1921
location
Elgin, Moray
United Kingdom
Source:6984164
2nd September 1921
1924
children
Peter Wood
Source:6984163
29th February 1924
1937
location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6984178
8th November 1937
1960
employment
Engine Driver
British Railways
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:6984164
1960
service
British Army
Private
55839
Highland Light Infantry
1st/5th, 1st/6th or 1st/7th Battalion
Source:4854769
sibling
Nett Wood
Source:6984146
sibling
James Wood
Source:6984146
1973
location
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:6984163
1973
1973
death
Not War Related
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:6984163
14th October 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Peter |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Source | 4854769 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th November 1937 | |
| Edinburgh | United Kingdom | known 1973 | ||
| Elgin, Moray | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Elgin, Moray | United Kingdom | known 2nd September 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55839 | Highland Light Infantry | 1st/5th, 1st/6th or 1st/7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2811 or 2868 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th (Reserve) | Private | |
| British Army | 55839 | Highland Light Infantry | 1st/5th, 1st/6th or 1st/7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Wood | son | 29th February 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Wood | mother | ||
| Peter Wood | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wood | brother | 29th August 1896 | |
| Elizabeth Wood | sister | 1905 | |
| Jessie Wood | sister | 1910 | |
| Nett Wood | sister | ||
| James Wood | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Cruickshank Sim | wife | 2nd September 1921 |
Media
Media
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Armistice observance in the railway goods yardOne of the figures believed to be Peter Wood during his time as an engine driver in the LNER yard at Aberdeen.Contributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Wood | Duncan5197 | |
| Peter Wood receiving bowls trophy | Duncan5197 | |
| Armistice observance in the railway goods yard | Duncan5197 | |
| Peter Wood in later life | Duncan5197 |
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