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We remember James Alexander
We remember James Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1896
dates
Age 10
Source:8530411
2nd September 1896
1896
education
Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8530411
2nd September 1896 - 30th June 1901
1896
location
4 Nithsdale Rd, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8530411
2nd September 1896
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:10439
23rd November 1915
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Light Infantry
16th Battalion
Source:9373878
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Highland Light Infantry
16th Battalion
Source:9373878
location
17, Queen Square, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9373878
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:9373878
Source:8530417
2nd December 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 131 to 132.
Source:9373878
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 10439 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Queen Square, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 4 Nithsdale Rd, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd September 1896 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 16th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 16th Battalion | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Alexander | father | ||
| Catherine Yeoman or Alexander | mother |
Media
Media
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 1Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where James Alexander is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 2Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where James Alexander is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 3Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where James Alexander is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 4Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where James Alexander is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Alexander.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Lodge of Glasgow St John 3bisMore about The Lodge of Glasgow St John 3bis
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Highland Light Infantry - 16th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 16th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchesons' Grammar School Admissions Register | Hutchesons65390 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Hutchesons65390 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain James Alexander | Robin43186 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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