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We remember Harcus Strachan
We remember Harcus Strachan
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
Bo'Ness, Linlithgowshire, West Lothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8520019
Source:8520005
7th November 1884
1891
location
Holywood, Carriden, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8520005
1891
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
15585
Canadian Cavalry Brigade
Fort Garry Horse
Source:8520012
July 1915
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8520012
20th November 1917
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Captain
Canadian Cavalry Brigade
Fort Garry Horse
Source:8520019
1918
education
Royal High School Edinburgh
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:8520019
education
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:8520019
1982
death
Not War Related
Vancouver
Canada
Source:8520012
1st May 1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harcus |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Strachan |
| Source | 8520012 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywood, Carriden, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 15585 | Canadian Cavalry Brigade | Fort Garry Horse | Lieutenant | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Cavalry Brigade | Fort Garry Horse | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
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Lieutenant Colonell Harcus Strachan VC.Lieutenant Strachan VC of the Fort Garry Horse, Canadian Expeditionary Force.
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Harcus Strachan VC MCDocuments relating to the dedication of a lake in Canada to Lieutenant Colonel Strachan.Contributed by:
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Battle of Cambrai 1917Lieutenant Strachan was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Cambrai on 27 November 1917 while he was serving with the Fort Garry Horse, Canadian Cavalry.Contributed by:
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Monument to the Fort Garry Horse at MasnieresLieutenant Harcus Strachan served with the Fort Garry Horse at Cambrai where he was awarded the Victoria Cross. The monument was unveiled on 11 June 2004.Contributed by:
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University of Edinburgh: Harcus StrachanIn uniform, as featured in The University of Edinburgh Roll of Honour
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Canadian Recipients of the Victoria CrossMore about Canadian Recipients of the Victoria Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harcus Strachan | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Colonell Harcus Strachan VC. | Anne1202 | |
| Harcus Strachan VC MC | Anne1202 | |
| Battle of Cambrai 1917 | Anne1202 | |
| Monument to the Fort Garry Horse at Masnieres | Anne1202 | |
| University of Edinburgh: Harcus Strachan | Hannah21187 |
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