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We remember John Stuart Chalmers
We remember John Stuart Chalmers
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1900
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
1/9th Battalion
Source:9503113
1900 - 1907
1901
location
33 Cecil Street,Partick,Govan,Lanarkshire.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9503239
1901
1911
location
Stonelaw Road,Rutherglen,Glasgow.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9503113
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:762946
5th November 1914
1917
marriage
Isabel Catherine Robertson or Chalmers
Source:9503113
28th July 1917 - 17th April 1918
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Light Infantry
9th battalion highland Battalion
Source:762946
service
British Army
Major
Highland Light Infantry
1/9th Battalion
Source:762946
1918
death
Killed in Action
Ploegsteert,Hainaut.
Belgium
Source:7531656
17th April 1918
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7531656
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Stuart |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Chalmers |
| Source | 7531656 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Cecil Street,Partick,Govan,Lanarkshire. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1901 | |
| Stonelaw Road,Rutherglen,Glasgow. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 9th battalion highland Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 1/9th Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 1/9th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Allan Chalmers | father | ||
| Eliza Catherine Chalmers | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Catherine Robertson or Chalmers | wife | 28th July 1917 |
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 John Chalmers.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 1Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where John Chalmers is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 2Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where John Chalmers is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 3Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where John Chalmers is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 4Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where John Chalmers is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 5Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where John Chalmers is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Distant Relatives & Glasgow Academy Cadets 1902More about Distant Relatives & Glasgow Academy Cadets 1902
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, BelgiumMore about Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium
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Highland Light Infantry - 9th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 9th Battalion
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Highland Light Infantry - 2nd BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 2nd Battalion
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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 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Stuart Chalmers | Stephen27718 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 5 | Vincent96527 |
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