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We remember Alexander Anderson
We remember Alexander Anderson
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
William Anderson
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28th December 1882
1887
1914
enlistment
Kinloch Leven
United Kingdom
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August 1914
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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1917
employment
Labourer
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service
British Army
Private
8767
Highland Light Infantry
Source:45821
service
British Army
Serjeant
8767
Highland Light Infantry
Source:45821
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
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location
Murdoch's Buildings, Forres, Morayshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8863189
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Anderson |
| Source | 45821 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdoch's Buildings, Forres, Morayshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8767 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 8767 | Highland Light Infantry | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Anderson | mother | ||
| Alexander Anderson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Anderson | brother | 28th December 1882 |
Media
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Anderson.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Alexander Anderson
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