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We remember Alexander Barclay
We remember Alexander Barclay
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
2 Whitchurch Street, Salford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488999
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:5488998
31st March 1901
1901
location
49 Springfield Lane, Salford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488998
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:5488996
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Hoistman
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5488996
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Reservoir Terrace, Peru Street, Salford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488996
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 25
Source:5490881
24th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5490881
24th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
17290
Royal Scots
15th
Source:5490881
26th September 1914 - 1st July 1916
1915
marriage
Minnie Taylor
Source:5490881
20th September 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5490881
8th January 1916 - 1st July 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:5502514
1st July 1916
1916
missing
Originally posted as missing but later classified as killed in action on 1 July 1916.
Source:5490881
1st July 1916
1916
location
5 Reservoir Terrace, Peru Street, Salford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5502514
1st July 1916
employment
unstated
John T Lewis and Sons Limited
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5489013
employment
Hoistman
Source:5490881
service
British Army
Private
17290
Royal Scots
Source:176214
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7407070
Source:5488992
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7407070
sibling
Henry Barclay
Source:5488996
sibling
Mary Alice Barclay
Source:5488996
sibling
Hannah Barclay
Source:5488996
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Barclay
Source:5488996
sibling
Margaret Barclay
Source:5488996
sibling
Grace Barclay
Source:5488996
sibling
Beatrice Barclay
Source:5488996
sibling
Ethel Barclay
Source:5488996
sibling
John Barclay
Source:5488998
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Barclay |
| Source | 176214 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Whitchurch Street, Salford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 49 Springfield Lane, Salford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 5 Reservoir Terrace, Peru Street, Salford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Reservoir Terrace, Peru Street, Salford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17290 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 17290 | Royal Scots | 15th | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Barclay | father | ||
| Hannah H Barclay | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Barclay | brother | ||
| Mary Alice Barclay | sister | ||
| Hannah Barclay | sister | ||
| Elizabeth Ann Barclay | sister | ||
| Margaret Barclay | sister | ||
| Grace Barclay | sister | ||
| Beatrice Barclay | sister | ||
| Ethel Barclay | sister | ||
| John Barclay | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Taylor | wife | 20th September 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Alexander Barclay death mementoMemento of the death of Private Alexander Barclay, 17290, 15th Royal Scots, killed in action in France, 1 July 1916, aged 27 years. Family address: 5, Reservoir Terrace, Peru Street, Salford.
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Communities
Communities
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15th (Service) Battalion Royal Scots (Edinburgh City) 1st July 1916More about 15th (Service) Battalion Royal Scots (Edinburgh City) 1st July 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| Manchester employers Roll of Honour 1914-1916 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Edinburgh Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Gavin3108 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Barclay death memento | Gavin3108 | |
| Alexander Barclay profile pic | Gavin3108 |
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