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We remember James Alexander Elder
We remember James Alexander Elder
Timeline
Timeline
1879
birth
Barbados
Source:5900151
2nd November 1879
marriage
Harriet
Source:7259220
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
1049222
Source:5900151
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Staff Sergeant
1049222
Canadian Forestry Corps
Source:7259220
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:7259220
15th November 1918
burial
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7259220
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Alexander |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Elder |
| Source | 7259220 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1049222 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1049222 | Canadian Forestry Corps | Staff Sergeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda | mother | ||
| Robert Elder | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet | wife |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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