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We remember Alexander James Ritchie
We remember Alexander James Ritchie
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
John Hall Ritchie
Source:6627280
1891
1892
sibling
Annie Stirling Ritchie
Source:6627280
1892
1894
sibling
Gordon Ritchie
Source:6627280
1894
1896
sibling
William Mundie Ritchie
Source:6627280
29th February 1896
1897
sibling
James Garrick Ritchie
Source:6627280
1897
1900
sibling
Margaret Robina Ritchie
Source:6627280
1900
1914
employment
Plumber
Source:6143984
28th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Saskatoon
Canada
Source:6627280
28th December 1914
1918
discharge
Source:9386773
16th November 1918
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:9386773
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
114042
Source:6143984
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
114042
3rd Cavalry Division, Fort Garry Horse
Source:6627280
1970
death
Not War Related
Source:6627280
8th April 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Ritchie |
| Source | 6143984 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 114042 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 114042 | 3rd Cavalry Division, Fort Garry Horse |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemima Stirling Ritchie | mother | ||
| John Ritchie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hall Ritchie | brother | 1891 | |
| Annie Stirling Ritchie | sister | 1892 | |
| Gordon Ritchie | brother | 1894 | |
| James Garrick Ritchie | brother | 1897 | |
| Margaret Robina Ritchie | sister | 1900 | |
| William Mundie Ritchie | brother | 29th February 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-28 | 5'6" |
Media
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Alexander (Sandy) James RitchieIn uniform of Fort Garry Horse (CEF - 3rd Cavalry Division), taken in Aberdeen in 1915
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Sandy Ritchie FGH, France 1916Photo taken after Fort Garry Horse's arrival in France, December 1916Contributed by:
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A J Ritchie - Statement of ServiceCertificate obtained from Canadian Research ServiceContributed by:
Alastair24327
Communities
Communities
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A Family in Uniform WW1 - The Ritchies of Mile End Road, AberdeenMore about A Family in Uniform WW1 - The Ritchies of Mile End Road, Aberdeen
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alastair24327 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Records - Alexander Ritchie | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander (Sandy) James Ritchie | Alastair24327 | |
| Sandy Ritchie FGH, France 1916 | Alastair24327 | |
| A J Ritchie - Statement of Service | Alastair24327 |
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