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We remember Alexander Carr
We remember Alexander Carr
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
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1897
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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25th May 1915
1918
discharge
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13th January 1918
1918
dates
Age 21
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31st July 1918
service
British Army
Private
S/4060
Gordon Highlanders
2nd Battalion
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1918
death
Died post-discharge due to diabetes.
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31st July 1918
burial
Surrey
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Carr |
| Source | 719375 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/4060 | Gordon Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Alexander Carr | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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In From the Cold - British Army - Scottish regimentsMore about In From the Cold - British Army - Scottish regiments
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CWGC commemoration details amended since 14 July 2018More about CWGC commemoration details amended since 14 July 2018
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Book of Remembrance | Barbara27286 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - updated commemoration details | Yvonne27542 | |
| In From the Cold Project | Yvonne27542 |
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