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We remember Robert Meldrum Alexander
We remember Robert Meldrum Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Mary A P Alexander
Source:9600235
1888
1889
1892
sibling
Maggie Alexander
Source:9600235
1892
1893
sibling
John Alexander
Source:9600235
1893
1898
sibling
George Meldrum Alexander
Source:9600235
1898
1900
sibling
William Alexander
Source:9600235
1900
1901
location
4 Burnside Cottage, Drumblade, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9600235
April 1901
1912
marriage
Isabella Mcpherson Shaw
Source:9601519
19th June 1912
1913
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9250651
8th April 1913
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9631115
March 1915
1915
hospitalisation
He was badly wounded when hit by an artillery fragment. Infection set in and gangrene developed.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9595284
June 1915
1916
children
Robert Alexander
Source:9595374
1916
1916
discharge
Source:9250651
9th June 1916
1916
location
23 Church Street, Huntly, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9631006
28th November 1916
1918
children
George Alexander
Source:9595374
1918
1920
children
Anna Alexander
Source:9595374
1920
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1306
Gordon Highlanders
1/6th gordon highland Battalion
Source:11149
service
British Army
Serjeant
1306
Gordon Highlanders
1/6th gordon highland Battalion
Source:11149
1965
death
Unknown
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Canada
Source:9631217
16th February 1965
burial
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
Source:9631217
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Meldrum |
| Initials | RM |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 9600213 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Church Street, Huntly, Aberdeenshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th November 1916 | |
| 4 Burnside Cottage, Drumblade, Aberdeenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1306 | Gordon Highlanders | 1/6th gordon highland Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1306 | Gordon Highlanders | 1/6th gordon highland Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Alexander | son | 1916 | |
| George Alexander | son | 1918 | |
| Anna Alexander | daughter | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellen Meldrum | mother | ||
| Alexander Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A P Alexander | sister | 1888 | |
| Maggie Alexander | sister | 1892 | |
| John Alexander | brother | 1893 | |
| George Meldrum Alexander | brother | 1898 | |
| William Alexander | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Mcpherson Shaw | wife | 19th June 1912 |
Media
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Details of Personal historyThis image is information received from the Gordon Highlanders Museum where a very kind volunteer has researched the information they have for Robert Alexander
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Photo of Robert Alexander and his familyThis is a photo of Robert taken around 1920 of Robert with his wife Helen and his children
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Marriage informationThis is the marriage information for Robert Alexander & Isabella ShawContributed by:
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Newspaper article from Christmas 1915This is a letter from Robert Alexander to the Rev Charles Mackie of DrumoakContributed by:
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Newspaper article Nov 28 1916This is an article about Robert being wounded. The newspaper is dated 28 Nov 1916Contributed by:
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Copy of report from Gordon HighlandersThis is the battalion history of the Godon HighlandersContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Jacqui101199 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 01/01/1916 | Jacqui101199 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Jacqui101199 | |
| Details of R Alexander Death | Jacqui101199 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Details of Personal history | Jacqui101199 | |
| Photo of Robert Alexander and his family | Jacqui101199 | |
| Birth Record | Jacqui101199 | |
| Census record 1901 | Jacqui101199 | |
| Marriage information | Jacqui101199 | |
| Newspaper article from Christmas 1915 | Jacqui101199 | |
| Newspaper article Nov 28 1916 | Jacqui101199 | |
| Copy of report from Gordon Highlanders | Jacqui101199 |
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