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We remember George William Alexander
We remember George William Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8516233
1891
1891
location
North Hill, Colchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8516233
1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8516236
1901
1901
location
3 Albert Road, now Causton, Colchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8516236
1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8516240
1911
1911
employment
Labourer General
Colchester
United Kingdom
Source:8516240
1911
1911
location
16 Priory Street, Colchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8516240
1911
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:7411361
23rd October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
Essex Regiment
Source:7411361
23rd October 1916
1916
service
British Army
40126
Essex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8516229
23rd October 1916
1916
location
12 Priory Street, Colchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7411361
23rd October 1916
education
North Primary School
Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8516266
enlistment
Colchester
United Kingdom
Source:8516229
service
British Army
Private
40126
Essex Regiment
Source:10126
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7411361
Source:8516229
23rd October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7411361
sibling
Jessie Alexander
Source:8516236
sibling
Gertrude Alexander
Source:8516236
sibling
Gerald Alexander
Source:8516236
sibling
Arthur Alexander
Source:8516236
sibling
Leonard Alexander
Source:8516236
sibling
Jack Alexander
Source:8516236
sibling
Albert Alexander
Source:8516236
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 7411361 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Priory Street, Colchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd October 1916 | |
| 16 Priory Street, Colchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 3 Albert Road, now Causton, Colchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| North Hill, Colchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40126 | Essex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Essex Regiment | Private | |||
| British Army | 40126 | Essex Regiment | 2nd Battalion |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Alexander | mother | ||
| George Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Alexander | sister | ||
| Gertrude Alexander | sister | ||
| Gerald Alexander | brother | ||
| Arthur Alexander | brother | ||
| Leonard Alexander | brother | ||
| Jack Alexander | brother | ||
| Albert Alexander | brother |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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 | Laura70771 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Laura70771 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Laura70771 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Laura70771 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Laura70771 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| North Street Infants School, Register of Admission, Progress and Withdrawal, 1894 - 1904 | Laura70771 |
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