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We remember Bernard Coan
We remember Bernard Coan
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1912
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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19th January 1912
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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25th April 1915
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:867745
26th August 1915
1923
marriage
Ellen Finnegan
Source:867745
7th July 1923 - 15th August 1954
education
St Ignatius School
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:867745
employment
Railway Goods Porter
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:867745
service
British Army
Private
11248
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:867745
service
British Army
Private
147763
Machine Gun Corps
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1954
death
Unknown
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:867745
15th August 1954
burial
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:867745
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bernard |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Coan |
| Source | 867745 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11248 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 147763 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen McGinley | mother | ||
| Bernard Coan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Finnegan | wife | 7th July 1923 |
Media
Media
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Group PhotoPicture of my Great Grandfather on the right. Unfortunately I do not know who the other soldiers are.Contributed by:
Andy37093
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Postcard dated 26 August 1915 | Andy37093 | |
| Soldiers Small Book | Andy37093 | |
| Postcard dated 15 December 1915 | Andy37093 | |
| Soldiers Small Book | Andy37093 | |
| Medal Card | Andy37093 | |
| Postcard Dated 24 June 1916 | Andy37093 | |
| Bernard Coan | Andy37093 | |
| Group Photo | Andy37093 |
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