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We remember John Gibb Archibald
We remember John Gibb Archibald
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Henry Archibald
Source:654701
2nd November 1891
1892
1901
location
High Street, Leslie, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8518613
1901
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1225
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:654701
2nd May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:654701
2nd May 1915
1929
marriage
Amelia Isobel Biggam
Source:654701
27th June 1929
1935
children
Eric Cameron Archibald
Source:654701
30th March 1935
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1225
Royal Highlanders
Source:654701
1970
death
Not War Related
Stranraer
United Kingdom
Source:654701
1st December 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Gibb |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Archibald |
| Source | 654701 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Leslie, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1225 | Royal Highlanders | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1225 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Lance Corporal |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Cameron Archibald | son | 30th March 1935 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gibb | mother | ||
| Frederick William Archibald | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Archibald | brother | 2nd November 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Isobel Biggam | wife | 27th June 1929 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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John Gibb ArchibaldPhotograph taken at a photography studio in Bedford, England, prior to being shipped to France in May 1915. John G. Archibald was in the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Regiment.
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John G. Archibald and comradesJohn G. Archibald (front left) and his Black Watch comrades in Bedford prior to shipping out to France.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Fife's Own - The 1/7th (Fife) Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)More about Fife's Own - The 1/7th (Fife) Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Gibb Archibald | Sandy12789 | |
| John G. Archibald and comrades | Sandy12789 |
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