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We remember Forbes Masterton
We remember Forbes Masterton
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:8985221
5th April 1891
1891
location
140 Mid Street, Lochee, Dundee
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8985214
5th April 1891
1891
location
140 Mid Street, Lochee, Dundee
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8985221
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8985199
31st March 1901
1901
location
Tofthill, Liff, Dundee
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8985199
31st March 1901
1907
education
Arts
University of St Andrews
Dundee and St Andrews
United Kingdom
Source:8985107
1907 - 1910
1914
enlistment
Source:8985077
6th October 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound, upper extremities, severe, simple flesh contusions and wounds
Hospital/Institution
Source:6203697
11th May 1915 - 11th July 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6203697
11th May 1915 - 9th September 1915
1915
dates
Age 27
Source:8985114
30th October 1915
1915
marriage
Isabel Barry Fyfe McMath
Source:8985114
30th October 1915 - 24th April 1917
employment
Teacher
Source:6203697
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8985107
marriage
Isabel Barry Fyfe McMath
Source:6203697
service
Royal Navy
Z/654
Royal Naval Division
Source:6203697
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
Clyde Z/654
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
189th Brigade Machine Gun Company
Source:8985077
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8985066
location
Ferrier St, Carnoustie
United Kingdom
Source:6203697
1917
death
Killed in Action
On Arras Memorial.
Arras
France
Source:8985066
Source:8985077
24th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8985066
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Forbes |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Masterton |
| Source | 6203697 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Mid Street, Lochee, Dundee | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 140 Mid Street, Lochee, Dundee | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Ferrier St, Carnoustie | United Kingdom | |||
| Tofthill, Liff, Dundee | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/654 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | Clyde Z/654 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | 189th Brigade Machine Gun Company | Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Scollay | mother | ||
| John Masterton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Barry Fyfe McMath | wife | ||
| Isabel Barry Fyfe McMath | wife | 30th October 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-06 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-06 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Forbes Masterton birth registrationStatutory Registration record from General Registers of Scotland
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Forbes MastertonKept in a locket by his wife Isabel Barry Fyfe McMath with "Drake Battalion" inscribed on rear of locket.Contributed by:
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University of St Andrews Roll of HonourExtract from University of St Andrews Roll of Honour, 1920Contributed by:
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Marriage RegistrationForbes Masterton and Isabel Barry Fyfe McMath marriageContributed by:
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1891 Census (2)John Masterton and Ellen Scollay family in 1891 Census (continued)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Masterton Family Roll of HonourMore about Masterton Family Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gordon19630 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon19630 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Gordon19630 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Gordon19630 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Gordon19630 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon19630 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Forbes Masterton in the Masterton Family website | Gordon19630 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Forbes Masterton birth registration | Gordon19630 | |
| Forbes Masterton | Gordon19630 | |
| Forbes Masterton | Gordon19630 | |
| University of St Andrews Roll of Honour | Gordon19630 | |
| Marriage Registration | Gordon19630 | |
| 1901 Census | Gordon19630 | |
| 1891 Census | Gordon19630 | |
| 1891 Census (2) | Gordon19630 | |
| F. Masterton | Hugh64700 |
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