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We remember Alexander Edgar
We remember Alexander Edgar
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
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1892
1916
enlistment
Ayr
United Kingdom
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25th February 1916
1916
location
34 Dalrymple Street, Stranraer, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
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28th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
19501
King's Own Scottish Borderers
3rd Battalion
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29th March 1916 - 25th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gonorrhea
Hospital/Institution
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19th April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gonorrhea
Hospital/Institution
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20th April 1916 - 24th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
31968
Royal Scots
19th Battalion
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26th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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19th May 1916 - 14th March 1917
1917
location
10 John Street, Helensburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
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12th May 1917
1917
discharge
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2nd June 1917
employment
Cow Puncher
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employment
Driver (Horses)
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Edgar |
| Source | 1722544 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 John Street, Helensburgh, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th May 1917 | |
| 34 Dalrymple Street, Stranraer, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th March 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19501 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31968 | Royal Scots | 19th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-12 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to he one which would have been awarded to Alexander Edgar.
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Royal Scots Cap BadgeRoyal Scots Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander EdgarContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King's Own Scottish Borderers - 3rd BattalionMore about King's Own Scottish Borderers - 3rd 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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Scots Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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