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We remember Alexander Paterson
We remember Alexander Paterson
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1917
dates
Age 30
Source:7611095
6th August 1917
service
British Army
Private
5027
Royal Highlanders
Source:3419792
service
British Army
Private
139433
Royal Engineers
Source:3419792
1917
death
Unknown
France
Source:8823874
Source:7611095
6th August 1917
burial
Saint-Valery-Sur-Somme
France
Source:7611090
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Paterson |
| Source | 3419792 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5027 | Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 139433 | Royal Engineers | Private |
Media
Media
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Alexander Paterson 139433 GraveGravestone of Alexander Paterson, 139433/5027, Died 06.Aug.1917
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Alexander Paterson - Graves Registration Report FoAlexander Paterson - Graves Registration Report FormContributed by:
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Medal Card 2 - Victory Medal & British War MedalShows Service in Royal Highlanders (10th Black Watch) prior to 252nd Tunnelling Company of Royal EngineersContributed by:
Christopher53348
Communities
Communities
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The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great WarMore about The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Paterson 139433 Grave | Christopher53348 | |
| Alexander Paterson Birth Certificate | Christopher53348 | |
| Alexander Paterson - Graves Registration Report Fo | Christopher53348 | |
| Alexander Paterson - Death Register (Extract) | Christopher53348 | |
| Alexander Paterson - Gravestone Registration | Christopher53348 | |
| Medal Card | Christopher53348 | |
| Medal Card 2 - Victory Medal & British War Medal | Christopher53348 |
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