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We remember James Lees Lumsden
We remember James Lees Lumsden
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1898
sibling
John Lumsden
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27th October 1898
1912
enlistment
Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:9447213
11th November 1912
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1st May 1915 - 10th August 1916
1916
events
Overstaying Leave
Military Discipline
Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Punishment - Forfeits one days pay.
Source:9447213
3rd January 1916 - 3rd January 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound on Buttock
Hospital/Institution
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31st July 1916 - 31st July 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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25th November 1916
1917
events
Without a Pass
Military Discipline
Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Punishment - 3 days confined to barracks.
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6th January 1917 - 6th January 1917
1918
service
British Army
Piper
27653?
Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
9th Battalion
Source:9447213
3rd July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Piper
33620
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Source:9447213
24th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
95267
Royal Defence Corps
Source:9447213
19th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9447213
22nd February 1919
1921
employment
Labourer
Source:9447213
11th July 1921
1921
service
British Army
Piper
2813083
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:9447213
11th July 1921
employment
Butcher
Donald McDonald
Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
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events
Leave
Leave
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service
British Army
Private
Labour Corps
Source:9447213
service
British Army
Piper
1276
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:9447213
location
32 West High Street, Bishopmill, Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9447213
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Lees |
| Initials | JL |
| Last Name | Lumsden |
| Source | 9447213 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 West High Street, Bishopmill, Elgin, Morayshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27653? | Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) | 9th Battalion | Piper | |
| British Army | 33620 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Piper | ||
| British Army | Labour Corps | Private | |||
| British Army | 95267 | Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 2813083 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Piper | |
| British Army | 1276 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Piper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lumsden | father | ||
| Margaret Lees or Lumsden | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lumsden | brother | 27th October 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1921-07-11 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1921-07-11 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Lumsden.
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Lumsden.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Lumsden.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Lumsden.Contributed by:
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Lumsden.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Lumsden.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 9th BattalionMore about Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 9th Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Silver War Badge - Records | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - John Lumsden - Brother | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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