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We remember William Gemmell Alexander
We remember William Gemmell Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1909
education
Clare College, Cambridge
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9096876
30th July 1909
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8509140
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Spital, Bromborough, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8509140
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:8509138
15th May 1915
education
Liverpool College
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9096876
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
7th Battalion (Territorial)
Source:8509135
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:8509135
15th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panels 6 to 8
Source:8509138
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Gemmell |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 8509135 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spital, Bromborough, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 7th Battalion (Territorial) | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Harrison Alexander JP | father | ||
| Mary Sophia Alexander | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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7th King's (Liverpool Regiment) BattalionMore about 7th King's (Liverpool Regiment) Battalion
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University of Liverpool: Killed In Action Or Died On Service (Students)More about University of Liverpool: Killed In Action Or Died On Service (Students)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The War List of the University of Cambridge | Joanna19174 | |
| Register of Admissions | Joanna19174 | |
| Roll of Honour | Joanna19174 |
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We remember William Gemmell Alexander
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