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We remember James William Main Gourlay
We remember James William Main Gourlay
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Agnes M Gourlay
Source:8515075
1879
1881
sibling
Grace D Gourlay
Source:8515075
1881
1886
sibling
Margaret M Gourlay
Source:8515075
1886
1892
1896
sibling
Williamina M Gourlay
Source:8515075
1896
1901
location
Glebe Park Street, Kirkcaldy
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8515075
1901
1914
employment
Schoolteacher
United Kingdom
Source:8514727
30th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2398
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
Depot
Source:8514727
30th November 1914
1914
location
46 Glebe Park, Kirkcaldy
United Kingdom
Source:8514727
30th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
2398
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8514727
5th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
2398
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8514727
24th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
2398
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8514727
6th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
2398
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8514727
18th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Acting Squadron Quarter Master Serjeant
85163
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8514727
26th March 1917
1918
service
British Army
Cadet (A/S.Q.M.S.)
85163
No 6 Officer Cadet Battalion
Oxford
Source:8514727
5th April 1918 - 12th November 1918
1918
commission
Source:8514724
13th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8514727
13th November 1918 - 1st September 1921
1919
discharge
Source:8514727
1st February 1919
education
Edinburgh Physical Training College
Source:8514727
education
Kirkcaldy High School
Kirkcaldy, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8514727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William Main |
| Initials | JWM |
| Last Name | Gourlay |
| Source | 8514723 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Glebe Park, Kirkcaldy | United Kingdom | known 30th November 1914 | ||
| Glebe Park Street, Kirkcaldy | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2398 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 2398 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | 2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force) | Acting Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 2398 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | 2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 2398 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | 2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force) | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 2398 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | 2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force) | Acting Serjeant | |
| British Army | 85163 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | 2/1st Battalion (Territorial Force) | Acting Squadron Quarter Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | 85163 | No 6 Officer Cadet Battalion | Oxford | Cadet (A/S.Q.M.S.) | |
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Temporary Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gouraly | father | ||
| Margaret | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes M Gourlay | sister | 1879 | |
| Grace D Gourlay | sister | 1881 | |
| Margaret M Gourlay | sister | 1886 | |
| Williamina M Gourlay | sister | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-20 | 5'7" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioned as 2nd Lt - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Officer's Service File | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lt Gourlay | Fife3190 |
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