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We remember Alexander Peterkin
We remember Alexander Peterkin
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1889
sibling
Thomas Peterkin
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26th March 1889
1914
enlistment
Fort George Inverness-shire
United Kingdom
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1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3486598
8th July 1915
employment
labourer
Source:6158866
service
British Army
Private
S/6364
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:3486598
service
British Army
Private
32889
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
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service
British Army
Private
32889
Royal Scots Fusiliers
4th Battalion
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theatres
Egypt :4
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1919
death
United Kingdom
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4th August 1919
burial
Moray
United Kingdom
Source:7356041
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Peterkin |
| Source | 3486598 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/6364 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 32889 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 32889 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madelina O'Brian | mother | ||
| Alexander Peterkin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Peterkin | brother | 26th March 1889 |
Media
Media
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Royal Scots Fusiliers Cap BadgeRoyal Scots Fusiliers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Peterkin.
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 1Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 2Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 3Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 4Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 5Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 6Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 7Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 8Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 9Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray where Alexander Peterkin is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Peterkin.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Peterkin.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alexander Peterkin.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Peterkin.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 8th BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 8th Battalion
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Royal Scots Fusiliers - 4th BattalionMore about Royal Scots Fusiliers - 4th Battalion
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Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1st BattalionMore about Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1st Battalion
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Burghead Cemetery, Morayshire, ScotlandMore about Burghead Cemetery, Morayshire, Scotland
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Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray.More about Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona2104 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona2104 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire roll of Honour | Fiona2104 | |
| Morayshire Roll of Honour - Peterkins Page | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Royal Scots Fusiliers - Victory and BWM | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - Thomas Peterkin - Brother | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Scots Fusiliers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 6 | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 7 | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 8 | Vincent96527 | |
| Burghead War Memorial, Burghead, Moray 9 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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