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We remember Donald Alexander
We remember Donald Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
sibling
Robert Alexander
Source:8141457
1891
1915
employment
Mill Hand
Wellington Mills, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8141457
3rd March 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8141457
3rd March 1915
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:8141457
26th September 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
206
28th Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8141457
26th September 1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
Gallipoli, Dardanelles
Turkey
Source:8141457
25th September 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province
Turkey
Sp. Mem. A. 2
Source:8141457
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 8141457 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 206 | 28th Australian Infantry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Black | mother | ||
| Peter Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Alexander | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-02-27 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-02-27 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Embarkation Pier Cemetery | Kathy30586 | |
| Private 206 Donald Alexander | Kathy30586 |
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