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We remember Alexander Bruce Forbes
We remember Alexander Bruce Forbes
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
Thornhill, Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8704979
Source:8704997
21st September 1888
1891
location
Carronhill, Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8704981
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Donald Forbes
Source:8705009
1893
1896
sibling
Grace Forbes
Source:8705009
1896
1898
sibling
Albert Forbes
Source:8705009
1898
1901
location
Crathie & Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8705009
31st March 1901
1906
education
Student of Science: B.Sc 1910
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8704980
1906 - 1910
1911
location
Bridge of Tilt, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8705021
2nd April 1911
1912
employment
Assistant Inspector (Non-established)
Board of Agriculture and Fisheries
United Kingdom
Source:8704979
25th September 1912
1917
enlistment
Inns of Court OTC, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8704997
12th July 1917
1917
location
Eallabus, Bridgend, Isle of Islay, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8704997
26th September 1917
1918
commission
Unknown
Source:8705003
April 1918
education
Madras College
St Andrews, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8704997
education
Morrison's Academy
Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8704997
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:2501084
service
British Army
Private
11645
Inns of Court Officers Training Corps
Source:2501084
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders)
8th (The Argyllshire) Battalion (Territorial)
Source:8532471
1918
death
Died of wounds
Casualty Clearing Station No 30, Escadoeuvres
France
Source:8532471
Source:8704997
29th October 1918
burial
Cambrai, Nord
France
G 15
Source:8704985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Bruce |
| Initials | AB |
| Last Name | Forbes |
| Source | 2501084 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Tilt, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Carronhill, Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Crathie & Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Eallabus, Bridgend, Isle of Islay, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th September 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 11645 | Inns of Court Officers Training Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders) | 8th (The Argyllshire) Battalion (Territorial) | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Forbes | father | ||
| Barbara Donald Jackson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Forbes | brother | 1893 | |
| Grace Forbes | sister | 1896 | |
| Albert Forbes | brother | 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-25 | 5'10" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who died during WW1More about Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who died during WW1
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Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who enrolled for military service during WW1More about Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who enrolled for military service during WW1
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 | John21589 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | John21589 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John21589 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John21589 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | John21589 | |
| Madras College Archive | John21589 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Bruce Forbes | John21589 |
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