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We remember James Nyles Gowans Edward
We remember James Nyles Gowans Edward
Duplicate of James Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1895
service
British Army
Private
1863
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
5th Battalion
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service
British Army
Private
1863
5th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
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1916
death
Died of wounds
United Kingdom
Source:8597982
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21st September 1916
burial
Angus
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Nyles Gowans |
| Initials | JNG |
| Last Name | Edward |
| Source | 8597981 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1863 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1863 | 5th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Duthie Gowans Edward | mother |
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GravestoneThis is the family gravestone in Brechin cemetery where he is interred.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone | Grant34272 |
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