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We remember Alexander Laidlaw
We remember Alexander Laidlaw
Timeline
Timeline
1915
service
British Army
Lance/Corporal
3/3506
Royal Highlanders
1st Battalion
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9th May 1915
location
11, Kincardine St., Dundee
United Kingdom
parents address
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1915
death
Unknown
Believed to have been a POW and died in captivity.
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9th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 24 to 26
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Laidlaw |
| Source | 2293120 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Kincardine St., Dundee | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/3506 | Royal Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Lance/Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Laidlaw | mother | ||
| W. Laidlaw | father |
Media
Media
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Royal Highlanders Cap BadgeRoyal Highlanders Cap Badge which is similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Laidlaw.
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Le Touret Memorial - 1Le Touret Memorial, France where Alexander Laidlaw is honoured.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, France - 2Le Touret Memorial, France where Alexander Laidlaw is honoured.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, France - 3Le Touret Memorial, France where Alexander Laidlaw is honoured.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, France - 4Le Touret Memorial, France where Alexander Laidlaw is honoured.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
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Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1st BattalionMore about Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1st Battalion
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Site for Alexander Laidlaw | Vincent96527 | |
| P.O.W. Discussion Page | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France - 4 | Vincent96527 |
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