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We remember Alexander Cameron
We remember Alexander Cameron
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1913
dates
Age 16
Source:8537230
1st September 1913
1913
education
Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8537230
1st September 1913 - 13th April 1915
1913
location
6 Woodend Pl, Shettleston, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8537230
1st September 1913
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9373274
service
British Army
Private
240963
Highland Light Infantry
9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion (Territorial).
Source:7499760
location
"Braidwood," London Rd., Tollcross, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7499760
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7499760
Source:9373274
13th April 1918
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Panel 9.
Source:7499760
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cameron |
| Source | 5436500 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Braidwood," London Rd., Tollcross, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 6 Woodend Pl, Shettleston, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st September 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240963 | Highland Light Infantry | 9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion (Territorial). | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Cameron | father |
Media
Media
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Alexander CameronFrom obituary in Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School magazine, the Hutchesonian.
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 1Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where Alexander Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 2Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where Alexander Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 3Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where Alexander Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 4Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where Alexander Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 5Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium where Alexander Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Alexander Cameron.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, BelgiumMore about Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium
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Highland Light Infantry - 9th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 9th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchesons' Grammar School Admission Register | Hutchesons65390 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Cameron | Hutchesons65390 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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