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The 2nd Battalion arrived at Le Havre on the 22/08/1914 and were part of the 96th Brigade, 32nd Divi...

Family Information

John was 1 of 10 children of James Archer and Mary McDade Archer of 68s Coats St, Coatbridge. Husban...

Details of Death

Killed in Action on the 03/07/1916 at the Battle of Albert (opening phase of the Battles of the Somm...

Military Service

Rank: Private Enlisted at: Baird Town Hall, Coatbridge

Occupation

Occupation: Iron/Steel Worker Iron Worker in Waverley Ironworks, Coatbridge.

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Private John Archer

Service No: 25147

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