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We remember Alexander Laing
We remember Alexander Laing
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1884
sibling
Joseph Laing
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18th July 1884
1895
sibling
George Laing
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1st September 1895
1915
enlistment
Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
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1915
employment
Distillery Worker
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service
British Army
Private
3532
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
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service
British Army
Private
S/17543
Seaforth Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:9464111
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Laing |
| Source | 2293997 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3532 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | S/17543 | Seaforth Highlanders | 1st Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Laing | mother | ||
| Alexander Laing | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Laing | brother | 1st September 1895 | |
| Joseph Laing | brother | 18th July 1884 |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Laing.
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Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Seaforth Highlanders - BWM and Vic | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - George Laing - Brother | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - Joseph Laing - Brother | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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