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We remember John Wilson Tough, M.s.m.
We remember John Wilson Tough, M.s.m.
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Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
Jeanie L. Tough
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1891
1892
sibling
Alexander W. Tough
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1892
1894
sibling
James D.m. Tough
Source:8750959
23rd January 1894
1896
sibling
Albert R. Tough
Source:8750959
1896
1898
sibling
Helen W. Tough
Source:8750959
1898
1899
sibling
Charles Mc. Tough
Source:8750959
12th March 1899
1912
enlistment
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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January 1912
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
861
Gordon Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:8751382
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th August 1914
1916
hospitalisation
gunshot wound in arm and bullet in leg.
Hospital/Institution
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24th March 1916
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
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employment
Regular Soldier
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service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
861
Gordon Highlanders
Source:5219977
location
Cothall, Altyre, near Forres, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8750959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Wilson |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Tough, M.s.m. |
| Source | 5219977 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cothall, Altyre, near Forres, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 861 | Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 861 | Gordon Highlanders | Company Quarter Master Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Logie or Tough | mother | ||
| John Tough | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert R. Tough | brother | 1896 | |
| Jeanie L. Tough | sister | 1891 | |
| Alexander W. Tough | brother | 1892 | |
| James D.m. Tough | brother | 23rd January 1894 | |
| Helen W. Tough | sister | 1898 | |
| Charles Mc. Tough | brother | 12th March 1899 |
Media
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge similar to the one which would have been worn by John Tough.
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Communities
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Gordon Highlanders - 1st BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 1st Battalion
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Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)More about Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember John Wilson Tough, M.s.m.
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