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We remember Alexander Aiken
We remember Alexander Aiken
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1915
employment
Horse Shoer ( Blacksmith)
Kingston ON
Canada
Source:8762748
1st November 1915
1915
enlistment
Kingston, ON
Canada
Source:8762748
1st November 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Source:8762748
30th October 1916
1919
discharge
Source:8762748
19th March 1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
348162
Source:5585365
1987
death
Unknown
Noted as 88 years old at time of death .
Scarborough ON
Canada
Source:8763315
1987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Aiken |
| Source | 5585365 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 348162 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Royal Canadian Horse Artillery |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PDF of service record package | Janet2378 | |
| PDF of Last Post database WWI expanded | Lizbet72994 |
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