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We remember Robert Alexander
We remember Robert Alexander
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 6166621 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Fleming Place, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th May 1915 | |
| 9 Fleming Place, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | 21st April 1900 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6589 | Royal Field Artillery | 1/3 Highland Field Artillery (Howitzer) Brigade | Driver | |
| British Army | 6589 | Royal Field Artillery | 1/2nd Highland Brigade | Driver | |
| British Army | 6589 | Royal Field Artillery | 3/1st Fife Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 6589 | Royal Field Artillery | Base Depot 51st Highland Division | Driver |
| 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 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Boyter Alexander nee Pringle | mother | ||
| Robert Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Alexander | sister | 1894 | |
| James Alexander | brother | 1898 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sallow | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-25 | 5'6" |
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Communities
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The Fifeshire Battery Royal Field ArtilleryMore about The Fifeshire Battery Royal Field Artillery
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3/1st Fifeshire Battery Royal Field ArtilleryMore about 3/1st Fifeshire Battery Royal Field Artillery
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
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