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We remember Alexander Mccredie
We remember Alexander Mccredie
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7650258
10th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
3566
Highland Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Source:7650258
10th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Highland Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Source:7650258
15th September 1915 - 29th May 1917
1917
commission
Unknown
Source:7650258
30th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Source:7650258
30th May 1917
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7650260
3rd October 1918
1919
awards
Burgh of Stranraer Burgess and Guild Brother
Other War Service Award
Source:7650518
9th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7650259
10th October 1919
1921
education
Royal College of Music
London
United Kingdom
Source:7650531
February 1921 - July 1922
1941
marriage
Eileen McCredie
Source:7651025
5th April 1941
1942
children
Hugh Alexander McCredie
Source:7651030
18th December 1942
employment
Professional vocalist (Tenor)
Self-employed
United kingdom, North America and Europe
United Kingdom
Source:7650525
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
Source:2766113
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
Source:7650258
1957
death
Not War Related
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:7650178
15th May 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mccredie |
| Source | 7650176 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 3566 | Highland Light Infantry | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 6th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Burgh of Stranraer Burgess and Guild Brother | Other War Service Award | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Alexander McCredie | son | 18th December 1942 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen McCredie | wife | 5th April 1941 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-10 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Burgess TicketCertificate receiving Alex as a 'Burgess and Guild Brother of the Burgh of Stranraer in recognition of his having been awarded The Military CrossContributed by:
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Professional ProspectusProspectus as a professional vocalist (Tenor). Believed to date from mid-1920s.Contributed by:
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Letter from Royal College of MusicDescribes the extent of Alex's association with the CollegeContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Dr57440 | |
| Death Certificate | Dr57440 | |
| Second lieutenant Alexander McCredie HLI | Dr57440 | |
| Army record1 | Dr57440 | |
| Army record2 | Dr57440 | |
| Military Cross citation | Dr57440 | |
| Burgess Ticket | Dr57440 | |
| Professional Prospectus | Dr57440 | |
| Letter from Royal College of Music | Dr57440 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Dr57440 | |
| Hugh Birth Certificate | Dr57440 |
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