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We remember James Mcdowall
We remember James Mcdowall
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
William Mcdowall
Source:9412515
1882
1883
sibling
David Mcdowall
Source:9412515
1883
1885
sibling
Helen Mcdowall
Source:9412478
1885
1890
1893
sibling
Margaret Mcdowall
Source:9412478
1893
1897
sibling
Mary Mcdowall
Source:9412478
1897
1901
location
Gardeners Cottage. Brechin Castle. Brechin
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9412478
1901
1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Private
42549
Force Otago Infantry Regiment
1st Bn.
Source:9412461
November 1916 - 27th September 1918
1917
employment
Gardener
Source:9412461
1917
1918
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Corporal
42549
Otago Infantry Regiment
1st Bn.
Source:9412461
28th September 1918 - 8th October 1918
1918
dates
Age 28
Source:9411621
8th October 1918
1918
death
Le Cateau
France
Source:7977571
8th October 1918
burial
Nord
France
IV. C. 1.
Source:9411621
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mcdowall |
| Source | 9411621 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Cottage. Brechin Castle. Brechin | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 42549 | Force Otago Infantry Regiment | 1st Bn. | Private | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 42549 | Otago Infantry Regiment | 1st Bn. | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen | mother | ||
| William McDowall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen McDowall | sister | 1885 | |
| Mary McDowall | sister | 1897 | |
| Margaret McDowall | sister | 1893 | |
| William McDowall | brother | 1882 | |
| David McDowall | brother | 1883 |
Media
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William McDowall & James McDowall (sitting)Brothers William McDowall (standing) & James McDowall (sitting) - photo before leaving for EuropeContributed by:
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McDowall familyFamily photo before setting off to war. Standing Willie (William), Davy, and Jim (James). Sitting Helen, Mary, Nellie, William.Contributed by:
Grant34272
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Grant34272 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record | Grant34272 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 | |
| James McDowall | Grant34272 | |
| William McDowall & James McDowall (sitting) | Grant34272 | |
| McDowall family | Grant34272 |
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