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Duff Morrison Bruce

1922-28

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Player Stats

110Games
1922-28
0Subs
1922-28
0Goals
1922-28
0Scotland Caps
1922-28

Military Medal

Military Medal, This medal was awarded for Gallantry and devotion to duty under fire. The Military Medal is the British Army equivalent of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.),the Distinguished Flying Medal (D.F.M.) and the Air Force Medal (A.F.M.) - Copyright © 2019 Graeme Watson.

London Gazette: 07 Feb 1919

"FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD"

This medal was awarded for Gallantry and devotion to duty under fire. The Military Medal is the British Army equivalent of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.), the Distinguished Flying Medal (D.F.M.) and the Air Force Medal (A.F.M.).
(Source Discription:) Ministry of Defence Factsheet:


Duff Morrison Bruce - original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.

Duff Morrison Bruce M.M.

Football Player, No 3 Left Back

  • Birth: 27 Aug 1898 • St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland
  • Death: 1972 • 2 Robertson Place, Milltimber, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Lance Bombadier, 58th London Division Ammunition Column, 945451


Experience

  • Senior Debut:

    Div 1

    Aberdeen 1 v 2 Albion Rovers

  • 14 Apr 1923

  • 07 Feb 1919

    London Gazette

    Military Medal

    Publication date: 07 Feb 1919, Supplement: 31173, Page: 2090

  • 13 Apr 1927

    Duff Bruce Testimonial

    Aberdeen 1 v 1 Dundee

  • 22 Apr 1929

    Duff Bruce Testimonial

    Aberdeen 1 v 1 Ex-Aberdeen

Photo

  • Aberdeen F.C. 1925-26

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1925-26 - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.

    Back Row L-R: Peter Craigmyle, (Referee), John Duncan, Duff Bruce, Peter McSevich,
    Mike Cosgrove, Jock McHale, Harry Blackwell, W.K. Jackson, J. Moore, K. Sutherland,
    John D. Hutton.
    Front Row L-R: T. Pirie, J. Forsyth, Willie Jackson, J. Love, Robert Bruce, Bert McLachlan,
    G. Ritchie, Tom Macleod, J. Muir, Charles B. Forbes.
    On Ground L-R: Alec Reid and Jimmy Smith.


Photo

  • Aberdeen F.C. 1926-27

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1926-27 - No copyright - attached

    Back Row L-R: Edward Carroll, Mike Cosgrove, Duff Bruce, George Ritchie,
    Peter McSevich, Harry Blackwell, John Miller, Sam Spence, Jock McHale.
    Middle Row L-R: A.M.Robertson, (sec), W.Russell, (trainer), Robert Bruce,
    Malcolm Muir, Robert F.McDermid, Jock Hutton, Jock Edward, T.McCrorie,
    Tom McLeod, P. Craigmyle, Paddy Travers, (manager).
    Front Row L-R: Unknown

Medals

  • Medals

    Awarded for Service

    • British War Medal, was awarded for service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 - Copyright © 2019 Graeme Watson.
    • Victory Medal, was awarded for service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 - Copyright © 2019 Graeme Watson.
    • World War 1 - 2 Medals Grouped Together - Copyright © 2019 Graeme Watson.
    • Military Medal, This medal was awarded for Gallantry and devotion to duty under fire. The Military Medal is the British Army equivalent of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.),the Distinguished Flying Medal (D.F.M.) and the Air Force Medal (A.F.M.) - Copyright © 2019 Graeme Watson.
    (Images of medals are for representation only, actual size and color may vary from that shown.)

External Links

  • Family Tree Official's, Player's and staff details: Ancestry.com
    A.F.C Official's, Player's and staff details source: AFC Heritage - The Official Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust.
    Aberdeen Football Club 1925 Logo - Designed by Graeme Watson © 2019
    Profile Photo: Duff Morrison Bruce - original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Team Photo: Aberdeen F.C. 1925-26 - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Team Photo: Aberdeen F.C. 1926-27 - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Insert Photos: From Graeme Watson's personal collection, of replica medals. British War Medal, Victory Medal and the Military Medal.
    Header Background: Aberdeen Football Club, Pittodrie Stadium, Main Stand Entrance, 2015, Aberdeen, Scotland - Copyright © 2015 Graeme Watson.

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