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We remember Alexander Erskine
We remember Alexander Erskine
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1915
enlistment
Canada
Source:5905336
5th August 1915
employment
Gardener
Canada
Source:5905336
marriage
Elsie ERSKINE
Source:7257749
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
163320
Source:5905336
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Corporal
163320
Canadian Railway Troops
Source:7257749
1917
death
Ypres Salient
Belgium
Source:7257749
Source:5905336
30th September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7257749
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Erskine |
| Source | 5905336 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 163320 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 163320 | Canadian Railway Troops | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth ERSKINE | mother | ||
| Robert ERSKINE | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie ERSKINE | wife |
Media
Media
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Corporal Alexander Erskine of thee CEFNewspaper clipping with the news of the death of Corporal Erskine
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal Alexander Erskine of thee CEF | Anne1202 |
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