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We remember James Coutts
We remember James Coutts
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Timeline
Timeline
1878
birth
Gibraltar
Source:8868077
Source:8868069
1878
1896
enlistment
Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8868069
7th August 1896
1899
theatres
Africa :5
Source:8868069
24th September 1899 - 1st January 1902
1905
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:8868069
5th September 1905 - 1st February 1912
1907
service
British Army
Sergeant
5753
Gordon Highlanders
2nd Battalion
Source:8868069
1st April 1907
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:8868077
1911
1911
employment
Soldier
India
Source:8868077
1911
1911
location
Cawnpore Barracks
India
military residence address
Source:8868077
1911
1912
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
6135
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8868069
14th May 1912
1915
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
6135
West India Regiment
Source:8868069
8th February 1915 - 31st October 1920
1915
theatres
Africa :5
Source:8868069
22nd June 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:8868069
2nd July 1916 - 8th September 1918
1920
discharge
Source:8868069
31st October 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Coutts, |
| Source | 8868069 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cawnpore Barracks | India | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5753 | Gordon Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 6135 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 6135 | West India Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 1 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Coutts | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-08-07 | 5'7" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Deborah102878 | |
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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We remember James Coutts
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