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We remember Alexander Baird
We remember Alexander Baird
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7398794
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:5505330
May 1911
service
British Army
Private
S/3745
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:136007
1916
death
Killed in Action
The 11th Battalian of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders part of the 45th Brigade in the 15th (Scottish) Division. Battle of Pozieres from 23 July-3 Sept 1916.
The Battle of Pozieres
France
Source:7398794
Source:5505330
19th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7398794
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Baird |
| Source | 136007 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/3745 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private |
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Alexander BairdAlexander, standing on the extreme right of this family photograph. On his left is younger brother, David, who was killed in action in France or Flanders, on 22/03/1918, age 24. The young woman in the photograph is my maternal grandmother, Jane.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Baird | Patricia17774 |
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