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We remember Norman Greathed Alexander
We remember Norman Greathed Alexander
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Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Ronald Okeden
Source:9217744
1889
1892
1901
location
11 Alexandra Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9217744
1901
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Grenadier Guards
Source:9188492
27th October 1914
1916
marriage
Corralie R Pyper
Source:9331202
1916
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:10988
26th October 1917
1918
service
British Army
Acting Captain
Grenadier Guards
Source:9188475
1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9188475
8th July 1918
service
British Army
Captain
Grenadier Guards
Source:10988
service
British Army
Captain
Essex Regiment
Source:10988
1960
death
Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9331217
1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Greathed |
| Initials | NG |
| Last Name | Alexander, |
| Source | 9188475 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Alexandra Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Grenadier Guards | Captain | |||
| British Army | Grenadier Guards | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Grenadier Guards | Acting Captain | |||
| British Army | Essex Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Okeden | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corralie R Pyper | wife | 1916 |
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914 - 15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. N G A Alexander appears as "Captain, Royal Irish Fusiliers"
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Essex Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by Capt N G Alexander MC.
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette - Award of the MC, 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed 2Lt, Infantry, 1914 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - To be Lt, G. Gds. 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated April 1961 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914 - 15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Essex Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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We remember Norman Greathed Alexander
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