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We remember Alexander Groat
We remember Alexander Groat
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
John Groat
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1881
1883
sibling
Robert Groat
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1883
1887
sibling
Margaret Groat
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1887
1891
sibling
Lizzie Groat
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1891
1893
sibling
James Groat
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1893
1895
sibling
David Groat
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1895
1898
sibling
George Groat
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1898
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded at the Battle of the Ancre, France.
Hospital/Institution
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16th November 1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
S/43375
Gordon Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:9522657
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Groat |
| Source | 1486089 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/43375 | Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Groat | mother | ||
| John Groat | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Groat | brother | 1881 | |
| Robert Groat | brother | 1883 | |
| Margaret Groat | sister | 1887 | |
| Lizzie Groat | sister | 1891 | |
| James Groat | brother | 1893 | |
| David Groat | brother | 1895 | |
| George Groat | brother | 1898 |
Media
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Groat.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lives - George Groat - Brother | Vincent96527 | |
| Shetland's Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Gordon Highlanders - BWM and Vic | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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