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We remember William Alexander
We remember William Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1892
sibling
Lewis Alexander
Source:8727026
27th February 1892
1914
enlistment
Stirling
United Kingdom
Source:8727026
1st September 1914
1921
location
West Ferniefield, Urquhart, near Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8727026
1921
employment
Miner
Source:8727026
service
British Army
Private
S/3156
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:11645
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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theatres
Serbia region :2a
Source:8727026
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 11645 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ferniefield, Urquhart, near Elgin, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/3156 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Alexander | mother | ||
| James Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Alexander | brother | 27th February 1892 |
Media
Media
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap BadgeArgyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge as would have been worn by William 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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