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We remember James Kirk,m.a.
We remember James Kirk,m.a.
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Timeline
Timeline
1873
birth
Source:9442165
4th May 1873
1915
service
Other Empire Force
Temporary Chaplain (4th Class) The Reverend
Army Chaplain's Department
attached 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders
Source:9442152
30th April 1915 - 1st April 1918
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9442165
15th May 1916
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9442152
4th June 1917
1918
location
8 Woodhall Terrace, Juniper Green, Midlothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9442110
1st April 1918
1918
location
Kirkford, Nr. Cowdenbeath, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9442110
1st April 1918
marriage
Elizabeth M.
Source:9442110
1918
death
Died of wounds
"Badly wounded on 29th March 1918 as his battalion was engaged near the Scarpe in the Arras sector, he died in hospital at Wimereux on 1st April "
Wimereux
France
Source:9442110
Source:9442152
1st April 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IV. E. 2.
Source:9442110
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Kirk,m.a., |
| Source | 9442165 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Woodhall Terrace, Juniper Green, Midlothian, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1918 | |
| Kirkford, Nr. Cowdenbeath, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Army Chaplain's Department | attached 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders | Temporary Chaplain (4th Class) The Reverend |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC, MID | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Kirk | mother | ||
| James Kirk | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth M. | wife |
Media
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The Rev. James's Headstone in Wimereux Cemetery.The Rev. James Kirk's Headstone in Wimereux Communal Cemetery.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain the Reverend James Kirk MA MC CF | Jonathan101862 | |
| University of St.Andrews FOR KING AND COUNTRY 1914 - 1919 | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Rev. James's Headstone in Wimereux Cemetery. | Colin44150 |
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We remember James Kirk,m.a.
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