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We remember Alexander Basil Crawford
We remember Alexander Basil Crawford
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
sibling
Frederick L Crawford
Source:8903807
1894
1900
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8903879
1900 - 1901
1900
sibling
Ninian J C Crawford
Source:8903807
1900
1901
location
High St, Coleshill, Warks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8903807
31st March 1901
1903
education
Oundle School
Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:8903835
1903 - 1908
1911
location
Healdswood, Skegby, Mansfield , Notts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8903802
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Captain
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:1007907
service
British Army
Private
2432
Lincolnshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:1007907
service
British Army
Captain
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
17th Battalion
Source:8903783
1916
death
Killed in Action
Laventie
France
Source:7310742
Source:8903783
Source:8910081
10th May 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. F. 8.
Source:8903811
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Basil |
| Initials | AB |
| Last Name | Crawford |
| Source | 7310742 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healdswood, Skegby, Mansfield , Notts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| High St, Coleshill, Warks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | 2432 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | 17th Battalion | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etty Crawford | mother | ||
| Alexander David Crawford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick L Crawford | brother | 1894 | |
| Ninian J C Crawford | brother | 1900 |
Media
Media
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The Stricken BraveFrom Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer May 16, 1916Contributed by:
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Nottinghamshire County Cricket ClubMore about Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
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Warwickshire County Cricket ClubMore about Warwickshire County Cricket Club
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Test and First Class Cricketers who died in WW1More about Test and First Class Cricketers who died in WW1
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Notable Old Edwardians (King Edward's High School, Birmingham)More about Notable Old Edwardians (King Edward's High School, Birmingham)
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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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 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stanton Hill War Memorial | Katherine27600 | |
| FindaGrave (includes Photo) | Andrew10867 | |
| Oundle School World War 1 Memorials | Andrew10867 | |
| Wikipedia entry | Andrew10867 | |
| Nottinghamshire County Council Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Basil Crawford. | Katherine27600 | |
| The Stricken Brave | Andrew10867 | |
| Gentleman Cricket Player | Andrew10867 | |
| Golfing Feat | Andrew10867 | |
| Local Casualties | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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