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We remember Halbert Alexander Steele Aitken
We remember Halbert Alexander Steele Aitken
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1908
dates
Age 13
Source:8448241
2nd September 1908
1908
education
Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8448241
2nd September 1908 - June 1909
1914
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9373903
14th April 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9373903
2nd June 1915 - 29th December 1915
1915
appointments
Bombadier
Source:9373903
2nd September 1915
employment
Insurance Clerk
Royal Exchange Assurance
Source:9373903
service
British Army
Driver
810
Royal Field Artillery
Source:665438
service
British Army
Bombardier
810
Royal Field Artillery
1st/4th Lowland Bde
Source:7029623
1915
death
Not War Related
Died of Hydrophobia which is more likely to have been Rabies following a dog Bite.
Alexandria
Egypt
Source:7029623
Source:9373903
29th December 1915
burial
Egypt
A. 83.
Source:7029623
sibling
Charles M. Aitken
Source:7029623
location
10 Albert Road, Langside, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9373903
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Halbert Alexander Steele |
| Initials | HAS |
| Last Name | Aitken |
| Source | 9373903 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Albert Road, Langside, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 810 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 810 | Royal Field Artillery | 1st/4th Lowland Bde | Bombardier |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles M. Aitken | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-04-07 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Alexandria (Chatby) 1Alexandria (Chatby) Military And War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt where Halbert Aitken is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Alexandria (Chatby) 2Alexandria (Chatby) Military And War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt where Halbert Aitken is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Alexandria (Chatby) 3Alexandria (Chatby) Military And War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt where Halbert Aitken is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Alexandria (Chatby) 4Alexandria (Chatby) Military And War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt where Halbert Aitken is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Alexandria (Chatby) 5Alexandria (Chatby) Military And War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt where Halbert Aitken is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Halbert Aitken.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Halbert Aitken.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Halbert Aitken.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Alexandria (Chatby) Military And War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.More about Alexandria (Chatby) Military And War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchesons' Grammar School Admissions Register | Hutchesons65390 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Halbert Alexander Steele Aitken | Hutchesons65390 | |
| Alexandria (Chatby) 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Alexandria (Chatby) 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Alexandria (Chatby) 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Alexandria (Chatby) 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Alexandria (Chatby) 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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