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We remember James Bruce
We remember James Bruce
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4976606
13th August 1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9425111
22nd June 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4976606
29th October 1916
enlistment
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:9425108
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
10744
Gordon Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:9425108
1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:7114702
Source:4976606
25th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7114702
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Bruce, |
| Source | 9425108 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10744 | Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Cawdor Parish and District War Memorial, Nairn, Inverness. (IWM Ref: 8703 - 38 names)More about Cawdor Parish and District War Memorial, Nairn, Inverness. (IWM Ref: 8703 - 38 names)
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Cawdor Parish Church Memorial Tablet, Nairn, Inverness. (IWM Ref: 77568 - 34 names)More about Cawdor Parish Church Memorial Tablet, Nairn, Inverness. (IWM Ref: 77568 - 34 names)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DCM, 14 Star with Clasp, BWM and VM/Emblem | Ian105013 | |
| Gordon Highlanders staff badge | Ian105013 |
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Stories
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