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We remember Archibald Bruce Aitken
We remember Archibald Bruce Aitken
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Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
appointments
Gentleman Cadet, Royal Artillery Bks, Woolwich
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3rd April 1911
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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17th April 1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
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service
British Army
Captain Major
Royal Engineers
Source:665155
service
British Army
Major
Royal Engineers
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theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
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1919
death
Baghdad
Iraq
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4th August 1919
burial
Iraq
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald Bruce |
| Initials | AB |
| Last Name | Aitken, |
| Source | 9557252 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Aitken | mother | ||
| Charles Aitken | father |
Media
Media
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Memorial plaque Christ Church, TotlandMemorial plaque Christ Church, Totland, Isle of Wight IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAJOR ARCHIBALD BRUCE AITKEN M.C., R.E. BORN AT TOTLAND BAY KILLED NEAR BAGHDAD AUGUST 4TH 1919 AND BURIED THERE AGED 26 YEARS "Greatly gifted and beloved. Faithful unto death"
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, April 1911More about Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, April 1911
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Berkhamsted School War MemorialMore about Berkhamsted School War Memorial
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Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular ArmyMore about Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular Army
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
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Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in DespatchesMore about Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in Despatches
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross Registers at UK National Archives | Glen107 | |
| Military Cross:Lieutenant Archibald Bruce Aitken | Peter6648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith133517 | |
| Memorial plaque Christ Church, Totland | Geoffrey575 |
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We remember Archibald Bruce Aitken
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