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We remember James Philip Alexander
We remember James Philip Alexander
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Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Robert Alexander
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26th January 1886
1892
1908
enlistment
Urquhart, Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
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20th October 1908
1908
location
35 Commerce Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8722707
20th October 1908
1914
service
British Army
Piper
333
Seaforth Highlanders
1/6th Battalion
Source:8722707
21st August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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May 1915 - October 1915
1915
discharge
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4th November 1915
1915
employment
Baker
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4th November 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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December 1916
1918
dates
Age 27
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29th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
33788
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
15th Battalion
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29th June 1918
1921
location
Queen Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1921
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8704029
marriage
Catherine Alexander
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service
British Army
Private
206041
Army Service Corps
Source:8722708
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:8722120
location
35 Commerce Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8722707
1918
death
Died of wounds
Buried at Aire Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
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29th June 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. F. 5.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Philip |
| Initials | JP |
| Last Name | Alexander, |
| Source | 8722707 |
| First Names | James Phillip |
| Initials | JP |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 8722707 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Commerce Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th October 1908 | |
| 35 Commerce Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Queen Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 206041 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 33788 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 333 | Seaforth Highlanders | 1/6th Battalion | Piper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Alexander | mother | ||
| Alexander Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Alexander | brother | 26th January 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Alexander | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-10-20 | 0" |
Media
Media
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Military MedalJames Phillip Alexander won the Military Medal for Bravery and attached is what it would have looked like.
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Memorial Plaque, St Gerardines Church, LossiemouthMemorial Plaque, St Gerardines Church, Lossiemouth, inside the church which commemorates the members of the parish killed in the Great War.Contributed by:
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Meritorious Service MedalMemorial Plaque, St Gerardines Church, Lossiemouth with James Alexanders name on it.Contributed by:
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Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap BadgeRoyal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the type which would have been worn by James Alexander.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the type which would have been worn by James Alexander.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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15th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 15th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC site for James Philip Alexander | Vincent96527 | |
| Monument - St Gerardine's High Church Lossiemouth | Vincent96527 | |
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Memorial Plaque, St Gerardines Church, Lossiemouth | Vincent96527 | |
| Meritorious Service Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember James Philip Alexander
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