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We remember Alexander Weir
We remember Alexander Weir
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
David W Weir
Source:5509862
1895
1895
sibling
Peter Weir
Source:5509862
10th November 1895
1899
sibling
Duncan W Weir
Source:5509862
1899
1901
sibling
Agnes E W Weir
Source:5509862
1901
service
British Army
Private
32051
Highland Light Infantry
Source:4685495
1917
death
Killed in Action
Flanders
Belgium
Source:7010583
Source:5509862
23rd June 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7010583
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Weir |
| Source | 5509862 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32051 | Highland Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Wilson | mother | ||
| Peter Weir | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Weir | brother | 10th November 1895 | |
| David W Weir | brother | 1895 | |
| Duncan W Weir | brother | 1899 | |
| Agnes E W Weir | sister | 1901 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Weir - Gravestone | Allan4591 |
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