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Title: Soldiers from the Parish of Cockburnspath
Post by: douglas670 on Sunday 04 November 07 18:23 GMT (UK)

I am compiling a booklet about the men from my local Parish of Cockburnspath areas who mainly fought in the First World War, i have plenty of information but very little in the way of photographs.
IOnce this is finished I(hopefully soon) will start on men who fought in the Second World War.
any information etc greatly appreciated.
many thanks
Douglas Steel

Title: Re: Soldiers from the Parish of Cockburnspath
Post by: lcsymington18 on Friday 21 November 08 07:01 GMT (UK)

Hi,
I have a James Cockburn Service No. 8296 Royal Highlanders served India & WW1 wounded in France & yes Photo. if this is of any help please let me know. :)
James born Redheugh 1886

Lorraine

Title: Re: Soldiers from the Parish of Cockburnspath
Post by: douglas670 on Friday 21 November 08 07:09 GMT (UK)

Hi Lorraine,
Yes I would be very interested in any copies of photographs etc. the only Coburn I had listed was Ninian Cockburn.
Interestingly my granfather and father and myself all at one time woked at Redheugh. my dad worked there from 1946 until 2004.
will speak more when i get time, as I am getting reay for work just now
thanks again
Douglas

Title: Re: Soldiers from the Parish of Cockburnspath
Post by: lcsymington18 on Friday 21 November 08 08:09 GMT (UK)

Do hope the photo of James wnt through to your email address, amazing that you had Ninian Cockburn listed & he is also on my line of the Cockburn tree.
Lots of luck with your book
Regards Lorraine :)