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We remember William Lawson Alexander
We remember William Lawson Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Catherine Bethune Alexander
Source:6634484
1889
1891
sibling
Ian Alexander
Source:6634484
1891
1893
1895
sibling
Flora Mary Alexander
Source:6634484
17th October 1895
1911
appointments
Assistant Chemist
Source:6634543
1911
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6634702
4th December 1914
1917
discharge
Source:6634702
24th February 1917
1927
marriage
Minnie Leggott
Source:6634635
6th October 1927
1930
children
Yvonne Mary Alexander
Source:6634635
1st February 1930
1932
children
Jean Margaret Alexander
Source:6634635
6th January 1932
1934
children
Pamela Frances Alexander
Source:6634635
12th June 1934
service
British Army
Private
4068
London Regiment
14th lond Battalion
Source:11783
1977
death
Boston
United Kingdom
Source:6634600
15th June 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Lawson |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 6634484 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4068 | London Regiment | 14th lond Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Mary Alexander | daughter | 1st February 1930 | |
| Jean Margaret Alexander | daughter | 6th January 1932 | |
| Pamela Frances Alexander | daughter | 12th June 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bethune | mother | ||
| James Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Bethune Alexander | sister | 1889 | |
| Ian Alexander | brother | 1891 | |
| Flora Mary Alexander | sister | 17th October 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Leggott | wife | 6th October 1927 |
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With regiment location unknownPrivate Alexander is 3rd from the right, rear row with pipe. No others are known.
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A bunch of new recruits 1915Private Alexander arrived in France in July 1915.Contributed 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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosemary20973 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary20973 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rosemary20973 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rosemary20973 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosemary20973 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Rosemary20973 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| With regiment location unknown | Rosemary20973 | |
| A bunch of new recruits 1915 | Rosemary20973 | |
| Private Alexander just after he enlisted | Rosemary20973 |
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