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We remember Alexander Mcintyre Mcnidder
We remember Alexander Mcintyre Mcnidder
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1888
location
12 Victoria Road, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433315
15th January 1888
1901
location
27 Kenmure Street, Pollokshields, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433315
1901
1911
employment
Ship's Draughtsman
Unknown Shipbuilder in Glasogw
Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9433315
1911
1911
location
284 Maxwell Road, Pollokshields, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433315
1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
2781
Highland Light Infantry
17th Battalion
Source:8696752
1915 - 1st July 1916
1915
appointments
Joined BEF with Glasgow Pals
Source:8696752
22nd November 1915 - 1st July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8696752
22nd November 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:7295934
1st July 1916
employment
Ship's Draughtsman
Singapore Harbour Board
Keppel Harbour
Singapore
Source:9433323
location
Bukit Chermin, Letham Drive, Newlands, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7295934
location
Bukit Chermin, Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore
Singapore
their own address
Source:9433323
1916
death
Source:7295934
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
VI. H. 9.
Source:7295934
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Mcintyre |
| Initials | AM |
| Last Name | Mcnidder |
| Source | 7295934 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Victoria Road, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 15th January 1888 | |
| 27 Kenmure Street, Pollokshields, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| 284 Maxwell Road, Pollokshields, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| Bukit Chermin, Letham Drive, Newlands, Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Bukit Chermin, Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore | Singapore | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2781 | Highland Light Infantry | 17th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McNidder | mother | ||
| William McNidder | father |
Media
Media
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Portrait photograph of Alexander McIntyre McNidderPrivate Alexander McIntyre McNidder, 2781, served with the 17th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. He was reported missing in action on 1 July 1916. Private McNidder is buried in Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille.
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Portrait photograph of Alexander McIntyre McNidderPrivate Alexander McIntyre McNidder, 2781, served with the 17th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. He was reported missing in action on 1 July 1916. Private McNidder is buried in Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille.Contributed by:
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Alexander Mcintyre McNidder's graveKIA 1st July 1916 during assault on the Leipzig RedoubtContributed by:
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Private Alexander McIntyre McNidderPrivate Alexander McIntyre McNidder in uniform
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Glasgow Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Rosemary251 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry Page | Caren117498 | |
| Pollocshileds Church of Scotland Memorial | Rosemary251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Alexander McIntyre McNidder | Imperial1 | |
| Portrait photograph of Alexander McIntyre McNidder | Imperial1 | |
| Alexander McIntyre McNidder | Lucy110109 | |
| A McNidder | Lucy110109 | |
| A McNidder medals and death penny | Lucy110109 | |
| Alexander Mcintyre McNidder's grave | Lucy110109 | |
| Private Alexander McIntyre McNidder | Rosemary251 | |
| The Straits Settlements War Memorial Singapore | Rosemary251 | |
| Name on Singapore Cenotaph | Rosemary251 | |
| Notice of Death Straits Times | Rosemary251 |
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