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We remember Samuel Hutchison Alexander
We remember Samuel Hutchison Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Charlotte Alexander
Source:9552943
1875
1877
sibling
David Alexander
Source:9552863
1877
1878
sibling
Janet Alexander
Source:9552938
1878
1879
sibling
John Alexander
Source:9552938
1879
1881
sibling
Mary Alexander
Source:9552863
1881
1883
sibling
Andrew Alexander
Source:9552938
1883
1885
sibling
James Alexander
Source:9552863
1885
1886
sibling
William Alexander
Source:9552863
1886
1889
1890
sibling
Margaret Alexander
Source:9552863
1890
1894
sibling
Barbara Alexander
Source:9552863
1894
1901
location
Tyrie Bleachfield, Kinghorn, Fifeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9552863
1901
1913
marriage
Jeanie Laing McIntosh
Source:9562023
28th March 1913 - 3rd September 1916
1913
employment
Housepainter
Source:9562023
1913
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:7406221
3rd September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
44070
King's Own Scottish Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7406221
3rd September 1916
1916
location
113, Commercial Street, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7406221
3rd September 1916
service
British Army
Private
1940
Highland Cyclist Battalion
Source:11277
1916
death
Unknown
missing no known grave
Somme
France
Source:7406221
3rd September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 4 A and 4 D
Source:7406221
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel Hutchison |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 9562015 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113, Commercial Street, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd September 1916 | |
| Tyrie Bleachfield, Kinghorn, Fifeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1940 | Highland Cyclist Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 44070 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Alexander | father | ||
| Mary Hutchison | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Alexander | brother | 1877 | |
| Mary Alexander | sister | 1881 | |
| James Alexander | brother | 1885 | |
| William Alexander | brother | 1886 | |
| Margaret Alexander | sister | 1890 | |
| Barbara Alexander | sister | 1894 | |
| Janet Alexander | sister | 1878 | |
| John Alexander | brother | 1879 | |
| Andrew Alexander | brother | 1883 | |
| Charlotte Alexander | sister | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanie Laing McIntosh | wife | 28th March 1913 |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| KOSB Badge | Lesley142409 |
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