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We remember Archibald Mcvicar Sinclair
We remember Archibald Mcvicar Sinclair
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Malcolm Sinclair
Source:8448996
1871
1877
sibling
Niven Sinclair
Source:8448996
1877
1879
sibling
Neil Sinclair
Source:8448996
1879
1880
1881
location
14 Braeside Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8448996
1881
1882
sibling
Mary Vicar Mcphail Sinclair
Source:8448998
1882
1891
location
16 Braeside Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8448998
1891
1901
employment
Boiler Maker
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8448999
1901
1901
location
16 Braeside Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8448999
1901
1904
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:6289782
11th July 1904
1912
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Harrison
Source:8449000
1912
1913
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
271726
Source:6289782
13th March 1913 - 29th August 1915
1915
location
NoK: Wife:- Mary, E. 122 Essex Road, Southsea, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8451185
1915
location
Thorney Cottage, Lordon Road, Waterlooville, Hants
United Kingdom
Source:9465551
1915
death
Killed in Action
Lost his life on duty on HMS C29 when it was towed into a minefield off the Outer Dowsing Light Vessel off the Humber Estuary in the North Sea.
the North Sea off the Humber Estuary
United Kingdom
Source:6289782
Source:8451186
29th August 1915
burial
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
8
Source:6289782
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald Mcvicar |
| Initials | AM |
| Last Name | Sinclair |
| Source | 6289782 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Braeside Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 16 Braeside Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 16 Braeside Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| NoK: Wife:- Mary, E. 122 Essex Road, Southsea, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Thorney Cottage, Lordon Road, Waterlooville, Hants | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 271726 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Sinclair | father | ||
| Mary Sinclair nee McVicar | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niven Sinclair | brother | 1877 | |
| Mary Vicar Mcphail Sinclair | sister | 1882 | |
| Neil Sinclair | brother | 1879 | |
| Malcolm Sinclair | step-brother | 1871 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Harrison | wife | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-07-11 | 6'0" |
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Archibald McVicar SinclairArchibald McVicar Sinclair, Royal Navy Service number 271726
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Crew of HM Submarine C.29Archibald McVicar Sinclair, Royal Navy Service number 271726, in back row second from right with fellow crew members of HM Submarine C.29Contributed by:
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Archibald McVicar SinclairArchibald McVicar Sinclair in civilian clothes for New Year's greeting photograph taken at SouthseaContributed by:
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Letter written by Archibald McVicar SinclairExcerpt from a letter describing some of the conditions of daily life aboard H.M.S. C.29 written by Archibald McVicar Sinclair to his two older brothers in Canada on February 15, 1915, just over 6 months before he died.Contributed by:
Patricia58160
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 Statutory Births | Patricia58160 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Archibald McVicar Sinclair | Patricia58160 | |
| Crew of HM Submarine C.29 | Patricia58160 | |
| Archibald McVicar Sinclair | Patricia58160 | |
| Letter written by Archibald McVicar Sinclair | Patricia58160 |
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