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We remember Henry Charles Alexander
We remember Henry Charles Alexander
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Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Trinidad and Tobago
Source:8983716
4th May 1893
1915
service
Other Empire Force
407
Trinidad Light Infantry Volunteers
Source:8983716
4th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:8983713
4th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
292
British West Indies Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8983716
18th September 1915 - 6th June 1917
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8983716
21st January 1916 - 15th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 24
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6th June 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8983716
6th June 1917
1917
location
113 Tragarette Rd, Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Source:8983716
6th June 1917
employment
Blacksmith
Source:8983716
hospitalisation
pulmonary tuberculosis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8983716
sibling
Edith Hicks
Source:8983716
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Charles |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 8983716 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Tragarette Rd, Port-of-Spain | Trinidad and Tobago | known 6th June 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | 407 | Trinidad Light Infantry Volunteers | |||
| British Army | 292 | British West Indies Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Hicks | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black - curly |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-06 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Henry Alexander.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMT Verdala Sept 1915 British West Indies RegimentMore about HMT Verdala Sept 1915 British West Indies Regiment
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BWIR | Deborah102878 | |
| Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve | Deborah102878 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Henry Charles Alexander
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