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We remember Robert Shankland
We remember Robert Shankland
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Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Janet Wilson Shankland
Source:8979659
1886
1887
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:8979656
1891
1891
location
Gordon Terrace, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979656
1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8979659
1901
1901
location
Content Street, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979659
1901
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:8979663
1914
1914
employment
Clerk
Source:8979663
1914
1914
location
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada
their own address
Source:8540939
18th December 1914
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8979670
19th August 1916
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8540614
14th December 1917
1968
dates
Age 80
Source:8979679
20th January 1968
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
Canadian Infantry
Source:8540614
1968
death
Not War Related
Shaughnessy Hospital Vancouver
Canada
Source:8540612
20th January 1968
burial
Vancouver
Canada
Source:8540618
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Shankland, |
| Source | 8979670 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Street, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Gordon Terrace, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Winnipeg Manitoba | Canada | their own address | known 18th December 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC, DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Shankland | father | ||
| Janet Shankland | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Wilson Shankland | sister | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Memorial stonePart of the British government-backed programme of recognition for World War One VC recipients in their home communities across the country, a paving stone in Mr Shankland's honour has been unveiled in Rozelle Park, Ayr, Scotland.Contributed by:
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Robert Shankland.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Celine115478 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Celine115478 | |
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Celine115478 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Celine115478 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Biography of Robert Shankland | Lizbet72994 | |
| Shankland one name study | Lizbet72994 | |
| A video produced about Valour Road | Lizbet72994 | |
| Google Books (see below) | Lizbet72994 | |
| Copy of CEF attestation record | Lizbet72994 | |
| British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872–1992 Transcription | Celine115478 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917 by Stephen Snelling | Celine115478 | |
| Appeal for relatives of WW1 Victoria Cross hero from Ayr | Charlotte33 | |
| War Museum acquires Shankland VC | Lizbet72994 | |
| Plaque at Valour Road, Winnipeg | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Shankland VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Memorial stone | Deborah102878 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Robert Shankland
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