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We remember Peter Calligan
We remember Peter Calligan
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1916
marriage
Euphemia Currie Boyd
Source:9614011
7th June 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9614011
22nd August 1916
service
British Army
Corporal
21812
Royal Artillery
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service
British Army
Serjeant
21812
Royal Garrison Artillery
23rd Heavy Battery
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service
British Army
Royal Garrison Artillery
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1916
death
Died of wounds
France
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16th August 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Peter |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Calligan |
| Source | 5433360 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21812 | Royal Artillery | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 21812 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 23rd Heavy Battery | Serjeant | |
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Thow | mother | ||
| John Calligan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euphemia Currie Boyd | wife | 7th June 1916 |
Media
Media
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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 | Gordon19630 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Weir Memorial | Gordon19630 | |
| 'Supreme Sacrifice - A Small Village and the Great War' | Gordon19630 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Sacrifice | Gordon19630 | |
| Gryffe Advertizer based on "Supreme Sacrifice" | Gordon19630 |
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