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We remember Alexander Frater
We remember Alexander Frater
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Archie Frater
Source:8576976
1885
1889
sibling
Louisa Frater
Source:8576976
1889
1891
1891
location
29 Govanhill Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8576627
14th September 1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8576976
31st March 1901
1901
location
13 Rosendale Road, Pollokshaws, Renfrewshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8576976
31st March 1901
1910
dates
Age 19
Source:8576998
20th October 1910
1910
employment
Croquet Groundsman
Source:8576998
20th October 1910
1910
marriage
Nellie Frater ms McIlree
Source:8576998
20th October 1910
1910
location
24 Portland Place, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8576998
20th October 1910
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8577012
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Postman
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8577012
2nd April 1911
1911
location
24 Portland Place, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577012
2nd October 1911
1918
location
63 Main Street, Pollokshaws, Renfrewshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8577029
20th March 1918
service
British Army
Pioneer
301790
Royal Engineers
Source:1251613
1918
death
Source:7033735
20th March 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7033735
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Frater |
| Source | 1251613 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Rosendale Road, Pollokshaws, Renfrewshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 24 Portland Place, Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th October 1910 | |
| 24 Portland Place, Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd October 1911 | |
| 29 Govanhill Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th September 1891 | |
| 63 Main Street, Pollokshaws, Renfrewshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th March 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 301790 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Frater ms Baudat | mother | ||
| Matthew Frater | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Frater | brother | 1885 | |
| Louisa Frater | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Frater ms McIlree | wife | 20th October 1910 |
Media
Media
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour of the Citizens of Glasgow who died in the Great War | TheirName75010 |
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