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We remember Alexander Dow
We remember Alexander Dow
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Timeline
Timeline
1878
1911
employment
Baker
Source:8991562
10th January 1911
1911
enlistment
Archiestown, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:8991562
10th January 1911
1911
enlistment
Source:8991563
10th January 1911
1914
events
Absent From Church Parade
Military Discipline
Bedford
United Kingdom
Punishment - 6 days confined to barracks.
Source:8991562
13th September 1914
1914
events
Drunk on Parade
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Punishment - 4 days confined to barracks.
Source:8991562
30th October 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1683630
1st May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8991562
1st May 1915 - 4th January 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Left Arm - Fracture of Humerus.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8991562
12th December 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8991563
8th May 1916
events
Absent From Parade
Military Discipline
Bedford
United Kingdom
Punishment 10 days confined to barracks and fined 2 days pay.
Source:8991562
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
908
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:8991563
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Dow |
| Source | 8991562 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 908 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-01-10 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Dow.
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Dow.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Dow.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Dow.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Dow.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Army Pension Records - Alexander Dow 908 | Vincent96527 | |
| The Northern Scot Newspaper dated 26 February 2016 | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Alexander Dow
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