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We remember George Anderson Strachan
We remember George Anderson Strachan
Duplicate of Strachan
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:5218863
18th August 1915
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7171433
enlistment
Aberdeen, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8822025
service
British Army
Sergeant
2145
Scottish Horse
Source:8808154
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
315517
Royal Highlanders
13th Battalion
Source:7171433
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
315517
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
13th Battalion
Source:7171433
location
Hillhead, New Machar, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7171433
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7171433
14th October 1917
burial
Greece
II. B. 14
Source:7171433
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Anderson |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Strachan |
| Source | 7171433 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillhead, New Machar, Aberdeenshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2145 | Scottish Horse | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 315517 | Royal Highlanders | 13th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 315517 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 13th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Strachan | mother | ||
| James Strachan | father |
Media
Media
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Newmachar Parish War Memorial, AberdeenshireNewmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire where George Strachan is honoured and remembered.
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Newmachar Parish War Memorial, AberdeenshireNewmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire where George Strachan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Newmachar Parish War Memorial - Names PlaqueNewmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire where George Strachan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 1Struma Military Cemetery, Greece, where George Strachan is buried.Contributed by:
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Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 2Struma Military Cemetery, Greece, where George Strachan is buried.Contributed by:
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Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 3Struma Military Cemetery, Greece, where George Strachan is buried.Contributed by:
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Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 4Struma Military Cemetery, Greece, where George Strachan is buried.Contributed by:
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Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 5Struma Military Cemetery, Greece, where George Strachan is buried.Contributed by:
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Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap BadgeRoyal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by George Strachan.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Strachan.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Strachan.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Strachan.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Newmachar Parish War Memorial, AberdeenshireMore about Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire
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Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 13th BattalionMore about Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 13th Battalion
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Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)More about Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
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Struma Military Cemetery - GreeceMore about Struma Military Cemetery - Greece
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish War Memorials Website | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire | Vincent96527 | |
| Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire | Vincent96527 | |
| Newmachar Parish War Memorial - Names Plaque | Vincent96527 | |
| Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Struma Military Cemetery, Greece - 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember George Anderson Strachan
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