John
Rettie
Born in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Ancestors 
Son of John Rettie
and Janet Wallace
Brother of
Adam Rettie
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 20
in Arras, France
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Biography
John RETTIE was born in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland on 19 May 1896.[1] He was the first child of John Rettie and Janet Wallace. His only brother was Adam RETTIE (2 Nov 1898).
When he was 2 years old, his father John RETTIE died on 16 Jul 1898.
In 1911 he worked as an Apprentice Engineer, Motor Garage in Hoddom, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.[2] He was listed as Step Son (14) along with his brother Adam (12) in the household of James CARRUTHERS. Evidently their mother Janet had re-married and had had 4 children with James CARRUTHERS: Esther (8), Sarah (5), Lily (2) and James (3 months).
During the First World War, he served as a Private in the 6th Battalion The King's Own Scottish Borderers. His service number was 25861.[3]
On 3 May 1917, he died in Arras, France when he was 20 years old.[4][5]
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Sources
- ↑ 1896 Birth of John RETTIE, ScotlandsPeople (SR Births 483/00 0160)
- ↑ 1911 Census of the Household of James CARRUTHERS, ScotlandsPeople (1911 Census 829/00 003/00 001)
- ↑ The Scottish National War Memorial
- ↑ 1917 Death of John RETTIE, ScotlandsPeople (121/AF 0165)
- ↑ The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (Casualty Details, John RETTIE)
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- Stephen Rettie
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~3.12%
Stephen Rettie :
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~1.56%
Barb Wilson :
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~1.56%
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