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We remember Alexander William Joss
We remember Alexander William Joss
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1901
education
Robert Gordon's College
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:8492535
1901 - 1904
1907
education
Law classes
Aberdeen University
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:6974494
1907 - 1909
1914
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8820745
September 1914
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:6974477
15th July 1916
1916
missing
Later recorded as having died on the same date
Source:6974494
15th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
330829
Highland Light Infantry
9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Bn.
Source:7377143
15th July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6974494
15th July 1916
employment
Solicitor
Maclay Murray and Spens
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6974494
service
British Army
Private
3049
Highland Light Infantry
Source:2188655
1916
death
Killed in Action
last seen assisting a wounded man in No Man's Land, and was later reported as ''presumed died on that date'
Somme
France
Source:7377143
Source:6974494
Source:7942060
15th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 15 C.
Source:7377143
sibling
John Joss
Source:8712477
sibling
Francis Joss
Source:8712477
location
26 King Street, Aberdeen
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8712672
location
Parkhead, Disblair, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6974494
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Joss |
| Source | 6974477 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 King Street, Aberdeen | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Parkhead, Disblair, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3049 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 330829 | Highland Light Infantry | 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Bn. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Mortimer Gammie | mother | ||
| Alexander Cushnie Joss | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Joss | brother | ||
| Francis Joss | brother |
Media
Media
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Memorial to Alexander William JossMemorial stone to the family off and including Alexander William Joss at Newmachar Cemetery.
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Photo of Alexander JossPhoto of Alexander Joss from the Aberdeen university Roll of honourContributed by:
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Memorial Stone of Alexander William JossMemorial Stone of Alexander William Joss at Newmachar Cemetery, AberdeenshireContributed by:
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Cross of Sacrifice - NewmacharCross of Sacrafice at Newmachar CemeteryContributed by:
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Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire.Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire, where Alexander Joss is remembered and honoured.Contributed by:
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Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire.Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire, where Alexander Joss is remembered and honoured.Contributed by:
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Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire.Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire, where Alexander Joss is remembered and honoured.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 1Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, where Alexander Joss is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 2Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, where Alexander Joss is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 3Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, where Alexander Joss is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 4Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, where Alexander Joss is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 5Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, where Alexander Joss is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Private Alexander William Joss 3049/330829Private Alexander William Joss 3049/330829. Unit: 9th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Highlanders). Death: 15 July 1916, Somme, Western Front. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
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Highland Light Infantry - 9th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 9th Battalion
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Newmachar Parish War Memorial, AberdeenshireMore about Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire
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 | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Details | Jane42722 | |
| Aberdeen University Roll of Honour | Jane42722 | |
| Robert Godon's College Roll of Honour WWI 1914-18 | Jane42722 | |
| Aberdeen and District Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Roll of Honour - 1/9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion Highland Light Infantry | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry Military records | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial to Alexander William Joss | Vincent96527 | |
| Photo of Alexander Joss | Vincent96527 | |
| Memorial Stone of Alexander William Joss | Vincent96527 | |
| Cross of Sacrifice - Newmachar | Vincent96527 | |
| Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire. | Vincent96527 | |
| Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire. | Vincent96527 | |
| Newmachar Parish War Memorial, Aberdeenshire. | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France - 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Private Alexander William Joss 3049/330829 | James201 |
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