1872 May 17 Born Edinburgh
1881 census Living in Edinburgh. His father was a cab driver
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| James Whitecross | 36 |
| Mary A Whitecross | 33 |
| Richard Whitecross | 8 |
| Niel J Whitecross | 6 |
1889 Dec 9 Enlisted in R Scots Fusiliers. Nok is his father James of 3 Baxter Place, Edinburgh
1897 Sep 19 Married Ellen Murray from Midlothian
1899 Oct 23 Posted to South Africa
1902 Aug 21 Posted back to UK
1902 Aug 25 Discharged Royal Scots Fusiliers at end of engagement
1913 Mar 22 Enlists for 1 year in Special Reserve
1914 Aug 6 Mobilised
1914 Oct 5 Posted to France
1915 May 9. Posted back UK
1916 Mar 21. Discharged. Time expired
1917 Aug 5 Started work at Rosyth Dcoyard (correct dob)
1919 Jun 23 Finished working at Rosyth Dockyard at his own request.
1919 Jun 26 Enlists in RASC
1920 May 5 Discharged
1920 Nov 3. Joined with RIC no 75167 & ADRIC no 448 . ex-Soldier & Motor Driver
1921 Jan 13 Posted N Coy
1921 Nov 3 Resigned (after 12 months)
1952 Jan 17 Died Edinburgh