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We remember George Luard Alexander
We remember George Luard Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1916
marriage
Marjorie Michell Courage
Source:8599613
5th January 1916
1916
children
Joan Michell Alexander
Source:8599613
6th November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Captain (acting Major)
London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:8529416
5th August 1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
London Regiment
8th lond Battalion
Source:10103
service
British Army
Captain
London Regiment
8th lond Battalion
Source:10103
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed by an aeroplane bomb
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8599613
Source:8529416
5th August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8529416
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Luard |
| Initials | GL |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 10103 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | 8th lond Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 8th lond Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Captain (acting Major) |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Michell Alexander | daughter | 6th November 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranald Michell Alexander | father | ||
| Louise Eveline nee Luard | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Michell Courage | wife | 5th January 1916 |
Media
Media
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Clare College Lantern ListList of instructors and students who attended the Staff Course in Clare College and donated the lamp in the College archway.Contributed by:
Joanna19174
Communities
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Post Office Rifles - OfficersMore about Post Office Rifles - Officers
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Valerie34433 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Luard Alexander | Stephen27718 | |
| George Luard Alexander | Stephen27718 | |
| IoW County Press, 8 Jan 1916 | Geoffrey575 | |
| Clare College Lantern List | Joanna19174 |
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