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We remember David Adam
We remember David Adam
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1881
location
187 Garngad Road,Dennistoun,Glasgow.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8497504
1881
1891
location
Milton Street,Dalziel,Lanarkshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8497504
1891
1901
location
Bardowie Street,Maryhill,Glasgow.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8497528
1901
1906
marriage
Elizabeth Fair Drysdale
Source:8497406
31st August 1906 - 18th December 1918
1915
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8497406
15th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Colour Serjeant
3206
Highland Light Infantry
2nd/5th Battalion
Source:8497406
15th March 1915 - 29th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Colour Serjeant
223514
Labour Corps
Source:8497406
29th June 1917 - 11th December 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8497406
11th December 1918
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died of Pulmonary Phitisis.
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8497406
18th December 1918
burial
318. Southern Necropolis,Glasgow.
Source:8497406
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Adam |
| Source | 631039 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Garngad Road,Dennistoun,Glasgow. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 | |
| Bardowie Street,Maryhill,Glasgow. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1901 | |
| Milton Street,Dalziel,Lanarkshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 223514 | Labour Corps | Acting Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3206 | Highland Light Infantry | 2nd/5th Battalion | Acting Colour Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Adam | mother | ||
| George Adam | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fair Drysdale | wife | 31st August 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-15 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by David Adam.
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Labour Corps Cap BadgeLabour Corps Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by David Adam.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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The END in sight but still they DIEDMore about The END in sight but still they DIED
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Red Cross Hospitals Dundee and Angus 1914-19More about Red Cross Hospitals Dundee and Angus 1914-19
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Highland Light Infantry - 5th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 5th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cross Hospitals Dundee and Angus 1914-19 | Vincent96527 | |
| CWGC Site - D Adam - HLI / Labour Corps | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Labour Corps Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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