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We remember William Mckenzie Combe
We remember William Mckenzie Combe
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Andrew Combe
Source:5499048
1888
1895
1895
location
11 St John Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5498782
12th March 1895
1898
sibling
Bathina Combe
Source:5499048
1898
1901
sibling
Robertha Combe
Source:5499048
1901
1903
sibling
Donald Combe
Source:5499048
1903
1905
sibling
James Combe
Source:5499048
1905
1911
employment
Baker's van lad
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:5499048
2nd April 1911
1911
location
7 Forbes Street, Newington, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5499048
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Isabella Rankine
Source:5498527
31st December 1914 - 14th July 1917
1914
location
17 South St James Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5498649
31st December 1914
1915
children
Mary Mckenzie Combe
Source:5498527
22nd June 1915
1915
employment
Lorryman
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:5498527
22nd June 1915
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:5497510
16th July 1915
1915
employment
Vanman
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:5497510
16th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:5497510
19th July 1915
1915
location
17 South St James Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5497510
19th July 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:912928
21st September 1915
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:5498649
31st December 1915
1916
events
Confined to barracks
Military Discipline
Source:5497510
10th January 1916
1916
events
CC
Military Discipline
Source:5497510
5th February 1916
1916
events
Confined to barracks
Military Discipline
France
Source:5497510
20th April 1916
1916
events
CC
Military Discipline
France
Source:5497510
18th July 1916
1916
events
Confined to barracks
Military Discipline
Source:5497510
12th September 1916
1916
events
Field Punishment
Military Discipline
In the field
Turkey
Source:5497510
27th December 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Sent to hospital with diarrhoea
Hospital/Institution
Source:5497510
14th April 1917 - 30th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Hospitalized as suspect dysentery carrier
Hospital/Institution
Source:5497510
3rd May 1917 - 21st May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:5497510
12th July 1917
1917
location
17, South St. James St., Edinburgh
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5496969
14th July 1917
1918
events
Pension
Pensions and Gratuities
London
United Kingdom
Source:5497510
18th March 1918
service
British Army
Private
251006
5/6th Royal Scots
Source:912928
service
British Army
Private
251006
Royal Scots
Source:7023196
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7023196
Source:912928
14th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7023196
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Mckenzie |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Combe |
| Source | 5497510 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 St John Street, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th March 1895 | |
| 17 South St James Street, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st December 1914 | |
| 17 South St James Street, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th July 1915 | |
| 17, South St. James St., Edinburgh | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th July 1917 | |
| 7 Forbes Street, Newington, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 251006 | 5/6th Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 251006 | Royal Scots | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mckenzie Combe | daughter | 22nd June 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann McKenzie | mother | ||
| Angus Mcdonald Miller Combe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Combe | brother | 1888 | |
| Bathina Combe | sister | 1898 | |
| Robertha Combe | sister | 1901 | |
| Donald Combe | brother | 1903 | |
| James Combe | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Rankine | wife | 31st December 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-16 | 5'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-31 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Sheena11429 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Sheena11429 | |
| Birth certificate for Mary McKenzie Combe | Sheena11429 |
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