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We remember Alfred Anderson
We remember Alfred Anderson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
service
British Army
Private
1643
1/5th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/5th Battalion TF
Source:45972
1st November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:45972
1st November 1914
marriage
Susanna 'susie' Iddison
Source:9336087
service
British Army
Chum
The Old Contemptibles
Source:45972
service
British Army
Private
240222
1/5th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:45972
2005
death
Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9306247
20th November 2005
2005
dates
Age 109
Source:9336087
21st November 2005
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Anderson |
| Source | 45972 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1643 | 1/5th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/5th Battalion TF | Private | |
| British Army | The Old Contemptibles | Chum | |||
| British Army | 240222 | 1/5th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susanna 'susie' Iddison | wife |
Media
Media
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Association badgeBadge of The Old Contemptibles Association. An example is held by the Imperial War Museums Collection, Catalogue number INS 5647 The images is shared and re-used under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence and came via the following URL: https://www.surreyinthegreatwar.org.uk/story/the-old-contemptibles-association/
Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Pte. Alfred AndersonAlfred Anderson in his late years. Taken from BBC News obituary upon the date of his death.Contributed by:
Martin133945 -
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Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap BadgeRoyal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alfred Anderson.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alfred Anderson.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alfred Anderson.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alfred Anderson.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 5th BattalionMore about Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 5th Battalion
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| recollections of Alfred Anderson: Last of the 'Old Contemptibles' | Keith1947 | |
| BBC Obituary for Alfred Anderson | Martin133945 | |
| Guardian obituary for Alfred Anderson | Martin133945 | |
| Wikipedia page for Albert Anderson | Martin133945 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Association badge | Keith1947 | |
| Pte. Alfred Anderson | Martin133945 | |
| Private Alfred Anderson | Neil202 | |
| Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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