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We remember George Alexander
We remember George Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1914
1914
1914
1914
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 10013 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSSEND TERRACE , PATHEAD, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, SCOTLAND | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th October 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/2689 | 3rd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | |||
| British Army | 3/2689 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3/2689 | 1st Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | |||
| British Army | 3/2689 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1st Battalion | Corporal 2nd | |
| British Army | 3/2689 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | mother | ||
| John Alexander | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Christie | wife | ||
| Elizabeth Christie ALEXANDER | wife |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
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