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We remember James Thomson
We remember James Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Margaret Thomson
Source:5158506
6th March 1886
1888
1890
sibling
Isabella Thomson
Source:5158506
18th August 1890
1893
sibling
Agnes Thomson
Source:5158506
3rd May 1893
1895
sibling
Robina Thomson
Source:5158506
15th October 1895
1898
sibling
Beatrice Paterson Thomson
Source:5158506
28th April 1898
1900
sibling
Jane Thomson
Source:5158506
17th October 1900
1903
sibling
Margaret Paterson Thomspon
Source:5158506
8th August 1903
1906
children
Alex Thomson
Source:5158506
4th March 1906
1906
sibling
Alexander Thomson
Source:5158506
3rd April 1906
1907
marriage
Elizabeth Fleming
Source:5158506
8th November 1907
1909
children
James Thomson
Source:5158506
14th January 1909
1911
children
Robert Thomson
Source:5158506
26th February 1911
1913
children
Christine Thomson
Source:5158506
11th October 1913
1916
service
British Army
S/18568
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:5158506
1916
1916
enlistment
Perth
United Kingdom
Source:5158506
3rd June 1916
1916
service
British Army
L/Sgt
86182
Machine Gun Corps
A Company 12th Battalion
Source:5158506
3rd June 1916 - 20th January 1919
employment
Papermill Worker
Fife
United Kingdom
Source:5158506
service
British Army
Corporal Acting Lance Serjeant
86182
Machine Gun Corps
Source:5158506
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5158506
location
St. Margaret's Cottages, Markinch, Fife
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5158506
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 5158506 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's Cottages, Markinch, Fife | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 86182 | Machine Gun Corps | Corporal Acting Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 86182 | Machine Gun Corps | A Company 12th Battalion | L/Sgt | |
| British Army | S/18568 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Thomson | son | 14th January 1909 | |
| Robert Thomson | son | 26th February 1911 | |
| Christine Thomson | daughter | 11th October 1913 | |
| Alex Thomson | adopted son | 4th March 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Crombie | mother | ||
| James Thomson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Thomson | sister | 6th March 1886 | |
| Isabella Thomson | sister | 18th August 1890 | |
| Agnes Thomson | sister | 3rd May 1893 | |
| Robina Thomson | sister | 15th October 1895 | |
| Beatrice Paterson Thomson | sister | 28th April 1898 | |
| Jane Thomson | sister | 17th October 1900 | |
| Margaret Paterson Thomspon | sister | 8th August 1903 | |
| Alexander Thomson | brother | 3rd April 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fleming | wife | 8th November 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-28 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Casualty / Promotion Form - pg 1Shows list of promotions and areas where he was deployed.Contributed by:
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Protection Certificate & Certificate of IdentityGiven at end of war if no longer serving.Contributed by:
Margaret22843 -
Descriptive Report on EnlistmentShows names of his wife and children.Contributed by:
Margaret22843
Communities
Communities
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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 | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation Paperwork | Margaret22843 | |
| Medical Records | Margaret22843 | |
| Statement as to Disability | Margaret22843 | |
| Great Uncle James Thomson | Margaret22843 | |
| Casualty / Promotion Form - pg 1 | Margaret22843 | |
| Casualty / Promotion Form - Pg. 2 | Margaret22843 | |
| "Offence" Form | Margaret22843 | |
| Protection Certificate & Certificate of Identity | Margaret22843 | |
| Descriptive Report on Enlistment | Margaret22843 |
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