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We remember Alexander Mcphail
We remember Alexander Mcphail
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1903
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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21st October 1903
1907
marriage
Helen Hunter Woods or McPhail
Source:9603091
11th October 1907
1907
children
Maria McPhail
Source:9603091
8th December 1907
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2862025
14th August 1914
1914
children
Helen McPhail
Source:9603091
26th September 1914
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:9603091
11th January 1916 - 8th March 1916
employment
Labourer
Source:9603091
service
British Army
Private
8974
Highland Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:7495482
1914
death
Killed in Action
Source:7495482
Source:9603089
7th November 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 38.
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sibling
Ellen Mcphail
Source:9603091
sibling
Jane Mcphail
Source:9603091
sibling
Annie Mcphail
Source:9603091
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mcphail |
| Source | 2862025 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8974 | Highland Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria McPhail | daughter | 8th December 1907 | |
| Helen McPhail | daughter | 26th September 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McPhail | father | ||
| Elizabeth McPhail | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen McPhail | sister | ||
| Jane McPhail | sister | ||
| Annie McPhail | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Hunter Woods or McPhail | wife | 11th October 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-10-21 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 1Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Alexander McPhail is honoured and remembered.
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 2Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Alexander McPhail is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 3Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Alexander McPhail is honoured and remembered.
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 4Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Alexander McPhail is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 5Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Alexander McPhail is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge 1Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander McPhail.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander McPhail.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Highland Light Infantry - 2nd BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 2nd Battalion
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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