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We remember Alexander Duncan
We remember Alexander Duncan
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1915
enlistment
Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:9264215
24th March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1714718
17th June 1915
1916
theatres
Persia :6c
Source:8715176
7th January 1916
employment
Police Constable
Source:8715176
service
British Army
Private
S/7827
Seaforth Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:9264215
location
51 Main Street, Rhynie, Aberdeenshire.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7390033
location
Home Farm House, Glentanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8715192
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7390033
Source:9264215
7th January 1916
burial
Iraq
Panel 37 and 64
Source:7390033
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Duncan |
| Source | 1714718 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Main Street, Rhynie, Aberdeenshire. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Home Farm House, Glentanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/7827 | Seaforth Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Duncan | mother | ||
| John Duncan | father |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Memorial, Cooper Park, ElginSeaforth Highlanders Memorial, Cooper Park, Elgin, Morayshire which is currently on the outside of the Public Library which was once one of the headquarters of the regiment.
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Duncan.
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Duncan.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Duncan.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Duncan.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Members of the Scottish Police ServiceMore about Members of the Scottish Police Service
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Seaforth Highlanders - 1st BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 1st Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Aboyne and Glen Tanar War Memorial Website | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Memorial, Cooper Park, Elgin | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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