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We remember Robert Alexander
We remember Robert Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1892
sibling
James Phillip Alexander
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17th February 1892
1914
enlistment
Lossiemouth
United Kingdom
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5th August 1914
1921
location
14 High Street, Lossiemouth
United Kingdom
their own address
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1921
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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employment
Baker
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service
British Army
Serjeant
S/26954
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
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service
British Army
Serjeant
1512
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
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service
British Army
Serjeant
S/26945
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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location
Queen Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Alexander, |
| Source | 8726468 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 High Street, Lossiemouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1921 | |
| Queen Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/26954 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 1512 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | S/26945 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Alexander | mother | ||
| Alexander Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Phillip Alexander | brother | 17th February 1892 |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge as would have been worn by Robert Alexander.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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