James Caw

202561

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte James CAW, 202561, of Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS LOTHIAN REGIMENT, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 06 September 1917 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE ROYAL SCOTS (LOTHIAN REGIMENT). The cause of death is given as Died of wounds. Other information given: 16th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private JAMES CAW, 202561, served in the 16th Bn. of the Royal Scots. He died on 06 September 1917 in France at the age of 37 and is buried in TINCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY and is commemorated on I. F. 5. Additional information given: SON OF THOMAS AND MARGARET SMITTON CAW, OF BANK OF SCOTLAND HOUSE, AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE.

War Memorial

Private James Caw, 4th, Royal Scots, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

James Caw was born abt 1882. He lived at 29 Cross Street, Partick Glasgow. He enlisted in 1916 at the age of 34. He joined the R Sco??. He was allocated regimental number 202561. The following records survive: Short Service Attestation.

Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private James Caw, 202561, 16th Battalion, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), died on 6 Sep 1917 in France and Flanders. He lived in Edinburgh. He enlisted at Glasgow.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private James CAW He enlisted Mar-17 in the 4th battalion of the Royal Scots. Home service Ripon. Served France June to September 1917. Wounded. Died of wounds. He died 6th September 1917 at 5th Casualty Clearing Station, France.

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