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We remember James Kirkcaldy
We remember James Kirkcaldy
Timeline
Timeline
1866
birth
Parish of Abdie, Fifeshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6026674
Source:8451207
18th May 1866
1887
children
Elsie Marguerite Davidson
Source:8451465
23rd December 1887
1892
children
Kathleen Rose Kirkcaldy
Source:8451218
18th September 1892
1893
children
James Douglas Kirkcaldy
Source:8451218
12th November 1893
1895
children
Archibald James Kirkcaldy
Source:8451218
15th August 1895
1896
children
John Alexander Kirkcaldy
Source:8451218
31st December 1896
1899
children
Helen Kirkcaldy
Source:8451218
16th March 1899
1900
children
Minnie Kirkcaldy
Source:8451218
23rd July 1900
1901
employment
Chief of Police
City Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8451465
31st March 1901
1904
children
Frederick William Kirkcaldy
Source:8451218
1st February 1904
1907
employment
City Assessor
City of Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8451481
1907 - 1914
1914
dates
Age 48
Source:8451207
22nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Valcartier Camp, Quebec
Canada
Source:8451207
22nd September 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Major
1532
8th Battalion
Source:8451207
22nd September 1914
1915
location
225-7th Street, Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
their own address
Source:8451207
9th January 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant Colonel
78th Battalion
Source:8451207
29th March 1916
1916
location
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
military residence address
Source:8451207
29th March 1916
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8451264
1st January 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8451264
4th January 1917
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8451264
28th May 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8451264
3rd June 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8451264
2nd December 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8451264
31st December 1918
1919
awards
CMG - Companion Order of St Michael and St George
Other War Service Award
Source:8451264
3rd June 1919
1919
awards
French Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8451264
7th June 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8451264
11th July 1919
1923
employment
City Assessor
City of Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8451481
1923
1925
employment
Manager
Government of Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8451481
1925 - 1931
marriage
Rose Hannah Perry
Source:8451218
1957
death
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8451255
8th May 1957
burial
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8451255
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Kirkcaldy |
| Source | 6026674 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225-7th Street, Brandon, Manitoba | Canada | their own address | known 9th January 1915 | |
| Winnipeg, Manitoba | Canada | military residence address | known 29th March 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 78th Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1532 | 8th Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CMG - Companion Order of St Michael and St George | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| French Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Rose Kirkcaldy | daughter | 18th September 1892 | |
| James Douglas Kirkcaldy | son | 12th November 1893 | |
| Archibald James Kirkcaldy | son | 15th August 1895 | |
| John Alexander Kirkcaldy | son | 31st December 1896 | |
| Helen Kirkcaldy | daughter | 16th March 1899 | |
| Minnie Kirkcaldy | daughter | 23rd July 1900 | |
| Frederick William Kirkcaldy | son | 1st February 1904 | |
| Elsie Marguerite Davidson | stepdaughter | 23rd December 1887 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Kirkcaldy | mother | ||
| James Kirkcaldy | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hannah Perry | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| clear | gray | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-22 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-09 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Major J. Kirkcaldy (Brandon Daily Sun)Photograph of Major James Kirkcaldy, published in the Brandon Daily Sun, April 26, 1915, page 1
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers (Library and Archives Canada) | S.62312 | |
| Manitoba Vital Statistic records for Kirkcaldy children | S.62312 | |
| Brandon Municipal Cemetery (Kirkcaldy family) | S.62312 | |
| Library and Archives Canada Military Medals, Honours and Awards, 1812-1969 Database | S.62312 | |
| 1901 Canada Census (Automated Genealogy) | S.62312 | |
| Henderson Directories 1906-1955 (City of Brandon, Manitoba) | S.62312 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major J. Kirkcaldy (Brandon Daily Sun) | S.62312 |
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