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We remember David Buchan
We remember David Buchan
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
James Buchan
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15th June 1872
1874
sibling
John Buchan
Source:8810639
23rd May 1874
1876
sibling
Margaret Buchan
Source:8810639
1876
1878
sibling
Mary Jane Buchan
Source:8810639
2nd February 1878
1880
1882
sibling
Catherine Buchan
Source:8810639
14th September 1882
1890
sibling
George Rae Buchan
Source:8810639
26th September 1890
1892
sibling
Mungo Buchan
Source:8810639
18th September 1892
1894
sibling
Duncan Mcdonald Brown Buchan
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27th August 1894
1896
sibling
Nellie Buchan
Source:8810639
29th August 1896
1897
enlistment
Perth
United Kingdom
Source:8810639
23rd November 1897
1905
children
David Campbell Buchan
Source:8810639
24th October 1905
1909
children
John Campbell Buchan
Source:8810639
16th June 1909
1913
children
Jessie Anderson Buchan
Source:8810639
9th August 1913
1918
employment
Chauffeur
General J G H Hamilton
Fernlea, Dunecht, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
Source:8810639
1918 - 1958
marriage
Jessie Anderson
Source:8810639
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6812
Royal Highlanders
Source:578262
service
British Army
Private
6812
Royal Highlanders
Source:578262
1958
death
Skene
United Kingdom
Source:8810639
28th April 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Buchan |
| Source | 578262 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6812 | Royal Highlanders | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6812 | Royal Highlanders | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Campbell Buchan | son | 24th October 1905 | |
| John Campbell Buchan | son | 16th June 1909 | |
| Jessie Anderson Buchan | daughter | 9th August 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Buchan | mother | ||
| David Buchan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchan | brother | 15th June 1872 | |
| John Buchan | brother | 23rd May 1874 | |
| Margaret Buchan | sister | 1876 | |
| Mary Jane Buchan | sister | 2nd February 1878 | |
| Catherine Buchan | sister | 14th September 1882 | |
| Mungo Buchan | brother | 18th September 1892 | |
| Duncan Mcdonald Brown Buchan | brother | 27th August 1894 | |
| Nellie Buchan | sister | 29th August 1896 | |
| George Rae Buchan | brother | 26th September 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Anderson | wife |
Media
Media
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Duncan and his brother MungoDuncan and his brother Mungo in the local paper March 1914Contributed by:
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The Dundee Courier 6th August 1952The Dundee Courier 6th August 1952- David Buchan meets the man responsible for his joining the Black Watch.
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David Buchan Birth CertificateDavid Buchan was born on 9 May 1880 in the Burgh of SconeContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| David Buchan Death Certificate | Ian93292 | |
| Enlistment | Ian93292 | |
| Attestation form 2 | Ian93292 | |
| fife free press | Ian93292 | |
| Duncan and his brother Mungo | Ian93292 | |
| The Dundee Courier 6th August 1952 | Ian93292 | |
| David Buchan Birth Certificate | Ian93292 |
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