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We remember James Kay
We remember James Kay
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Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
Torehead, Pluscarden, Elgin, Moray
United Kingdom
Source:9275772
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19th February 1890
1914
enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec
Canada
Source:9275772
23rd September 1914
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9548473
14th January 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9548473
27th January 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound Arm / Hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:9548473
9th October 1918
1919
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9548473
1st January 1919
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9548473
3rd July 1919
employment
Checker
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marriage
Annie Kay
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service
British Army
Regimental Serjeant Major
29166
Canadian Infantry Battalion/Manitoba Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:9275775
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Broncho Pneumonia
50th Casualy Clearing Station, Huy
Belgium
Source:9275775
Source:9548473
18th February 1919
burial
Liege
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Kay, |
| Source | 9275775 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 29166 | Canadian Infantry Battalion/Manitoba Regiment | 16th Battalion | Regimental Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| MC DCM MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Kay | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Kay.
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Kay.Contributed by:
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Military CrossMilitary Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Kay.Contributed by:
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Pluscarden War Memorial, Moray 1Pluscarden War Memorial, Moray where James Kay is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Pluscarden War Memorial, Moray 2Pluscarden War Memorial, Moray where James Kay is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Data checking - Manitoba Regiment - to be checkedMore about Data checking - Manitoba Regiment - to be checked
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Died from Pneumonia and InfluenzaMore about Died from Pneumonia and Influenza
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Pluscarden War Memorial, Moray.More about Pluscarden War Memorial, Moray.
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Valcartier, Quebec, Canada - 23rd September 1914More about Valcartier, Quebec, Canada - 23rd September 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Moray and Nairn Family History Society - Pluscarden War Memorial | Vincent96527 | |
| Full Service Record - James Kay | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Cross | Vincent96527 | |
| Pluscarden War Memorial, Moray 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Pluscarden War Memorial, Moray 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| James Kay | Selena49658 | |
| Portrait | Selena49658 | |
| Family Portrait | Selena49658 |
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We remember James Kay
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