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We remember Alexander Mcconnachie Lawrence
We remember Alexander Mcconnachie Lawrence
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Source:8746745
1897
1901
sibling
James Lawrence
Source:8746745
1901
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
266384
Gordon Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:8744582
16th May 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8934641
16th May 1917
employment
Apprentice Engineer
Mirrlees Watson Engineering Company
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8744582
enlistment
Keith, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:8746747
service
British Army
Private
12312
Gordon Highlanders
Source:2320029
location
The Mount, Craigellachie, Banffshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8744582
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8744582
Source:8934641
16th May 1917
burial
Pas De Calais
France
Bay 8 or 9
Source:8744582
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Mcconnachie |
| Initials | AM |
| Last Name | Lawrence |
| Source | 8744582 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount, Craigellachie, Banffshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 266384 | Gordon Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 12312 | Gordon Highlanders | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lawrence | father | ||
| Ann Spence McConnachie or Lawrence | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lawrence | brother | 1901 |
Media
Media
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Craigellachie War MemorialCraigellachie War Memorial where Alexander Lawrence is honoured.
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Craigellachie War Memorial Side ViewCraigellachie War Memorial view from side. Alexander Lawrence is honoured here.Contributed by:
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Craigellachie War Memorial Close-UpCraigellachie War Memorial where Alexander Lawrence is honoured.Contributed by:
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Alexander Lawrence Family Grave - AberlourThe family grave of the Lawrence family including a memorial to Alexander.
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Memorial Stone to the Lawrence Family - AberlourMemorial stone to the Lawrence family, including Alexander at Aberlour Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Lawrence.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 1Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Alexander Lawrence is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 2Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Alexander Lawrence is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 3Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Alexander Lawrence is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 4Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Alexander Lawrence is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 5Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Alexander Lawrence is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Gordon Highlanders - 6th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 6th Battalion
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
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Craigellachie War Memorial, Morayshire - CompleteMore about Craigellachie War Memorial, Morayshire - Complete
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Aberlour War Memorial, Speyside, Banffshire, Scotland.More about Aberlour War Memorial, Speyside, Banffshire, Scotland.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Site for Alexander Lawrence | Vincent96527 | |
| War Memorial Website | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Craigellachie War Memorial | Vincent96527 | |
| Craigellachie War Memorial Side View | Vincent96527 | |
| Craigellachie War Memorial Close-Up | Vincent96527 | |
| Alexander Lawrence Family Grave - Aberlour | Vincent96527 | |
| Memorial Stone to the Lawrence Family - Aberlour | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 5 | Vincent96527 |
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