James Cheyne

M, #16754, b. about 21 December 1879
FatherUnlinked Cheynes in Aberdeen, after 1850
     James Cheyne was born, about 21 December 1879, in Aberdeen, Scotland. He was listed as 34 years and 330 days of age on a military document dated 16 November 1914, making his date of birth about 21 December 1879.1

James Cheyne was found on a list of military personnel dated 16 November 1914 in Aberchirder, Aberdeen, Scotland. James Cheyne enlisted into the Gordon Highlanders, 16 November 1914, in Aberdeen. He was 34 years and 330 days of age, born in Aberdeen and married, but his wife's name was not given. They resided at 34 Hardgate, Aberdeen. He was discharged the next day marked "not likely to be an efficient soldier".1

Citations

  1. [S438] World War I British Military Records, 1914-1920.