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We remember James Aitken
We remember James Aitken
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:8933629
18th September 1918
service
British Army
Private
52288
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:665495
1918
death
Killed in Action
Havrincourt Wood
France
Source:7067282
Source:8933629
18th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7067282
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Aitken |
| Source | 665495 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 52288 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Aitken | father |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| photo of Private James Aitken | Rab116328 | |
| death on service | Rab116328 | |
| PTE. JAMES AITKEN KILLED | Rab116328 | |
| The Scotsman 21st.Oct.1918 | Rab116328 |
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