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We remember James Buchanan
We remember James Buchanan
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
50 Buckingham Street, Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8524658
12th June 1891
1922
marriage
Ethel Dabell
Source:8525009
1st June 1922
1922
location
78 Cedar Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8525001
1st June 1922
1924
location
46 Pretoria Street, Belfast
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8677673
1924 - 14th February 1929
1925
children
David Buchanan
Source:8677673
14th October 1925
1937
location
38 Cambridge Avenue, Romford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8677678
December 1937 - January 1954
service
British Army
Gunner
124583
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:579074
1954
death
Not War Related
Romford
United Kingdom
Source:8677663
14th January 1954
burial
Romford
United Kingdom
Source:8677663
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Buchanan |
| Source | 579074 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Cambridge Avenue, Romford | United Kingdom | their own address | December 1937 - January 1954 | |
| 46 Pretoria Street, Belfast | United Kingdom | their own address | 1924 - 14th February 1929 | |
| 50 Buckingham Street, Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th June 1891 | |
| 78 Cedar Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st June 1922 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 124583 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Buchanan | son | 14th October 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jones | mother | ||
| James Buchanan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dabell | wife | 1st June 1922 |
Media
Media
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Marriage certificateCertificate of marriage of Gunner James Buchanan to Ethel DabellContributed by:
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Birth Certificate Ethel DabellBirth Certificate of Gunner Buchanan's wifeContributed by:
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Birth Certificate of David BuchananBirth certificate of David Buchanan, the second son of Gunner James Buchanan.Contributed by:
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Grave of Gunner James Buchanan in Romford CemeteryGrave of Gunner James Buchanan in Romford Cemetery. Just refurbished in 1990Contributed by:
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Extract from 1939 RegisterExtract from 1939 REgsiter. National Archives Ref: RG101/1536C/009/28Contributed by:
John73881
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | John73881 | |
| Gunner James Buchanan | John73881 | |
| Marriage certificate | John73881 | |
| Birth Certificate Ethel Dabell | John73881 | |
| Medal Index card | John73881 | |
| Death certificate of Gunner James Buchanan | John73881 | |
| Birth Certificate of David Buchanan | John73881 | |
| Grave of Gunner James Buchanan in Romford Cemetery | John73881 | |
| Extract from 1939 Register | John73881 |
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