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13th November 2018, 16:39

Deeko replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Drew, It's pretty common for men to ave had they're name recorded in a different way by the military, but in this case it's been confirmed by...

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13th November 2018, 15:36

Lesleyta replied to a thread Looking for information about P/M Andrew Kirk and P/M Bert Barron in Military History - Black Watch Related

Hi all. This is my grandad. Unfortunately I never got to meet him as he died 2 months before I was born. Lesley.

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13th November 2018, 10:38

ronmarsden replied to a thread Black Watch pictures from my collection. in Collectors Corner

Lance Cpl with one wound stripe, Ripon photographer.

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12th November 2018, 19:33

Drew Barron replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Hi Derek, That name variant has cropped up now and again in my family research. He was born McCluskey according to his birth cert as were his...

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12th November 2018, 16:13

Deeko replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Drew, Glad it worked. Oddly the spelling of McCluskey was noted as confirmed as McClusky in the BVWM roll. Cheers, Derek.

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12th November 2018, 12:39

JJamieson started a thread My Grandad in Military History - Black Watch Related

Hello While I was trying to find information out about my Grandad, I stumbled across this page and took a screenshot of a conversation about my...

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11th November 2018, 10:23

Drew Barron replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Hi Derek, Many thanks. It worked. The spelling of McCluskey is incorrect but still, I entered in all the info with "variants" etc. and nothing came...

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10th November 2018, 18:06

Deeko replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Drew, That's odd you're not finding it? Go onto the site: Advanced People Search > Legal Records > Soldiers' and Airmens' Wills > Only...

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10th November 2018, 14:03

Drew Barron replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Hi Derek, thank you for the info. I have tried the SP site but his will never came up for me. Not sure what I might be doing wrong. I use SP all the...

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10th November 2018, 01:23

Deeko replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Drew, Going on his S/ service number S/2812, he will have enlisted in the first few weeks after war was declared during August. "Soldiers Died...

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9th November 2018, 13:37

Drew Barron replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Hi Chalky, Thank you for the information. Cornelius is a name that carries on in my family and is often shortened to either Neil or Con. I am an...

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9th November 2018, 10:44

Chalky replied to a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

Hi Drew and welcome to the BW Forums, Details around the 20th May 1916 are sketchy and perhaps presumptions have to be made. The Scottish...

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9th November 2018, 08:18

NeilR started a thread Henry Crawford 6th Battalion WW1 in Main Forum

Hello, Wondering if anyone can help with information on my great,great,great uncle Henry Crawford.he was from perthshire but worked and lived in...

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9th November 2018, 07:56

Drew Barron started a thread Battle details for 20/05/1916 Pvt. Cornelius McCluskey in Main Forum

My grand uncle, Cornelius McCluskey died 20/05/1916 and is buried near Lens. I have always been told he died at the Somme but have since found out...

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7th November 2018, 17:05

ronmarsden replied to a thread Black Watch Badges from my collection. in Collectors Corner

SNCOs S/P and gilt glengarry badge 1902-36. Almost in mint condition, bright gilt overlay with burnished letters on the motto. Heavy stipple finish...

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6th November 2018, 23:04

reiite replied to a thread Black Watch pictures from my collection. in Collectors Corner

R.W Proudfoot was born in Edinburgh and his widow and parents lived in Edinburgh when he was killed. He was a career soldier with the BW serving in...

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6th November 2018, 22:55

reiite replied to a thread Black Watch pictures from my collection. in Collectors Corner

It’s actually spelt Forth

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6th November 2018, 22:49

reiite replied to a thread Black Watch pictures from my collection. in Collectors Corner

It’s actually THE FORTH BRIDGE

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6th November 2018, 17:13

Deeko replied to a thread Black Watch pictures from my collection. in Collectors Corner

Plenty protection from sunshine and rain with those hats, looks like they came straight off the veld. Not a Glen in sight.

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5th November 2018, 11:44

ronmarsden replied to a thread Black Watch pictures from my collection. in Collectors Corner

6VBRH at Monzie 1907. One man visible wearing Thane of Fife circlet badge. Sgt wearing QSA, KSA medal ribbons. Cpl and a private wearing white RH...

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2nd November 2018, 12:30

ronmarsden replied to a thread Black Watch Badges from my collection. in Collectors Corner

Badges of Commonwealth countries allied to the Black Watch. Canada; South Africa; Australia and New Zealand.

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