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We remember Alexander Robert Leith
We remember Alexander Robert Leith
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1899
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9486727
15th February 1899 - 22nd February 1900
1900
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9486727
23rd February 1900 - 24th April 1905
1902
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9486727
1902
1905
marriage
Alexandra Gladys Vivian
Source:8743936
7th January 1905
1905
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:9501533
25th April 1905 - August 1914
1906
children
Alba Gladys Ivy Leith
Source:9479128
1906
1910
children
Patrick Thomas Vivian Leith
Source:9479128
May 1910
1911
location
Bouverie Road, Folkestone
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9479128
3rd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
6th Battalion
Source:9501533
August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Major
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9407754
1st September 1915
awards
Croix de Guerre avec palmes
Other War Service Award
Source:8743936
awards
Order of Wen-Hu of China
Other War Service Award
Source:8743936
awards
Order of White Eagle of Serbia 4th Class w Swords
Other War Service Award
Source:8743936
awards
Order of the Sacred Treasure of Japan
Other War Service Award
Source:8743936
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9407754
1950
death
Not War Related
Source:8743936
13th May 1950
awards
Chevalier Ordre national de la Legion d'honneur
Other War Service Award
Source:8743936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Robert |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | Leith |
| Source | 2631028 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouverie Road, Folkestone | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Major | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 6th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chevalier Ordre national de la Legion d'honneur | Other War Service Award | |
| Croix de Guerre avec palmes | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of Wen-Hu of China | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of White Eagle of Serbia 4th Class w Swords | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of the Sacred Treasure of Japan | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba Gladys Ivy Leith | daughter | 1906 | |
| Patrick Thomas Vivian Leith | son | May 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Isabella Delzell | mother | ||
| Thomas Leith | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Gladys Vivian | wife | 7th January 1905 |
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Burial: Kirkton of Rayne Aberdeenshire, ScotlandInscription: ILMO ALEXANDER ROBERT LEITH of Petmathen OBE, DL, JP, Legion of Honour, Croix de Guerre with Palms, Major, King's Royal Rifles. Born 22 Feb 1878, died 13 May 1950. Also of his wife ALEXANDRA GLADYS VIVIAN, daughter of the first Baron of Swansea born 10 Feb 1883, died 17 July 1966.
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, Shornecliffe Camp, Kent, in April 1911More about 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, Shornecliffe Camp, Kent, in April 1911
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 | |
| London Gazette promotions Captain to Major | Keith133517 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1914 | Keith133517 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1915 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burial: Kirkton of Rayne Aberdeenshire, Scotland | Stephen124252 | |
| KRRC Officer's Boss Button Cap Badge | Keith133517 |
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