1875 Jan 9. Born Edinburgh
1881 census at Borthwick Close, Edinburgh His father was a Baker
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| George Powell | 35 |
| Margaret A Powell | 33 |
| George Powell | 8 |
| James Powell | 6 |
| John Powell | 3 |
| Archibald Powell | 10 Monts |
1891 Dec 10 Enlisted in 1st Cameronians
1901 census at 23 Ashville Ter, Leith. He is a Barman
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| James A Powell | 26 |
| Margaret Powell | 32 |
| Agnes M A Powell | 1 |
| Margaret C Powell | 2 Week |
1914 Sep 1 Enlists in Scottish Rifles Special Reserve. He had already done 5 years in Cameronians and had been invalided out. . He was a widower & Barman
1915 Oct 25 Posted to Egyptian Exp Force
1919 May 24. Posted back to UK
1919 Apr 4 To Z Reserve
1920 Nov 17. Joined with RIC no 75649 & ADRIC no 190 . Barman & ex-Soldier
Posted J Coy
1921 Jun 19. Dismissed, Medically unfit, not due to RIC service
1921 Died Edinburgh