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Barrie Duncan
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Hamilton
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:00 pm Post subject: Looking for RSM John Chalmers MC DCM - somewhere in Aberdeen |
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Hi,
Wondering if anyone has ever come across this chap on any of the memorials in and around Aberdeen. He was the RSM of the 2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and was killed on the 24th of October, 1916. He won the DCM and was MiD in the Boer War and won the MC for his actions at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.
CWGC has him recorded as a native of Aberdeen but I'm afraid I don't have any further info as to exactly where he may be commemorated.
Be extremely grateful if folks near Aberdeen could keep a wee eye for him when photographing the memorials in that area.
Thanks,
Barrie |
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jamiemcginlay
Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 930 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry Barrie
I had a look at my data for Aberdeen, Gordon and Kincardine & Deeside but no luck. My data isn't complete though and I don't have names for the City of Aberdeen itself so he may be there, I'll keep it in mind.
I did find a John Chalmers but he is listed as a WWII casualty on the Finzean memorial.
Good luck in your search. |
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Barrie Duncan
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Hamilton
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for checking Jamie, much appreciated. As I said, I don't really have much info to go on, but at least I can narrow it down a bit now anyway.
Cheers,
Barrie |
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KF Kelly
Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Posts: 16
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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Barrie,
I checked the war memorial outside St Mary's RC Cathedral in Huntly Street Aberdeen, today. Your man is not listed there. I have the WWI names if anyone wants them and could get the WWII names if required.
Kevin |
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Barrie Duncan
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Hamilton
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for checking Kevin.
Barrie |
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kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Barrie
John Chalmers is not on the Roll of Aberdeen City's War Dead _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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David McNay Administrator
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 11425 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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His medals, however, are in the National War Museum in Edinburgh Castle. They are in the last section before the temporary exhibition space. |
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 21200 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: Chalmers John RSM MC DSM |
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I don't have too much info on this man just the usual info : Chalmers John RSM MC DSM 2nd The Cameronians b Aberdeen e Hamilton Age 39 Died of Wounds F & F 24-Oct-16 Son of Alexander Chalmers. Native of Aberdeen. Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Medal of St George (1st Class) Russia. Served in the South African Campaign. Buried : Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte Fr 0105 Plot I Row P Grave 16. Up to now no info on where he's remembered. Anne |
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suzebain
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 39
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Barrie,
I had a look at the Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History website and there is a John Chalmers on the war memorial at Tyrie, near Fraserburgh. The only other info online is that he was killed 1918. If you're not in Aberdeen I could pop into the Family History shop tomorrow and look it up for you - this will give you the full inscription and we will be able to tell if this is your man.
Regards
Susan |
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suzebain
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 39
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry Barrie, the John Chalmers at Tyrie was a Private in the Gordon Highlanders.
Regards, Susan |
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