James Watchman
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 30/06/1878 |
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Place of birth: Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom |
General information
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Profession: Homestead farmer |
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Religion: Presbyterian |
Army information
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Country: Canada |
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Force: Canadian Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Regimental Sergeant Major |
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Service number: 426088 |
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Enlistment date: 19/12/1914 |
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Enlistment place: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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Units: — Canadian Infantry, 10th Bn. (Canadians) (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 11/11/1917 |
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Place of death: Bellevue, Passchendaele, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 39 |
Memorial
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Panel: Panel 24 - 28 - 30. |
Distinctions and medals 2
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Distinguished Conduct Medal Medal |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal Medal — 11/11/1917 |
Points of interest 3
| #1 | Place of birth | ||
| #2 | Enlistment place | ||
| #3 | Place of death (approximate) |
More information 2
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/1596894 |
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Namenlijst (In Flanders Fields Museum) https://namenlijst.org/publicsearch/#/person/_id=070c44d5-c9c6-4997-b065-ba19307eca01 |