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We remember Alexander Hugh Cameron
We remember Alexander Hugh Cameron
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
employment
Locomotive fireman
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Source:6643255
15th June 1915
1915
enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Source:6643255
15th June 1915
1917
awards
Military Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6643401
April 1917
service
British Army
Corporal Acting Serjeant
467436
Canadian Infantry Battalion
Source:5014531
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
A/Sgt
467436
C Company
63rd Battalion
Source:6643401
service
British Army
Corporal
467436
Canadian Infantry
Source:7484715
1917
death
Killed in Action
near Fresnoy-en-Gohelle
France
Source:7484715
Source:6643401
7th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7484715
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 467436 | Canadian Infantry Battalion | Corporal Acting Serjeant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 467436 | C Company | 63rd Battalion | A/Sgt | |
| British Army | 467436 | Canadian Infantry | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Angus Cameron | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-15 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Attestation Record BackThis is the back side of Alex's Attestation RecordContributed by:
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KIA Record cardThis card describes the date and situation surrounding Alex's demiseContributed by:
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Military Medal Record CardThis record card officially documents the awarding of the Military Medal to Acting Sergeant Alexander Cameron.Contributed by:
Robert30680 -
KIA and MM document for AlexThis official record documents the reason for the awarding of the Military Medal and the date and location of Alex's demise.Contributed by:
Robert30680
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation Record Front | Robert30680 | |
| Attestation Record Back | Robert30680 | |
| KIA Record card | Robert30680 | |
| Military Medal Record Card | Robert30680 | |
| KIA and MM document for Alex | Robert30680 |
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