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We remember Alexander Paterson
We remember Alexander Paterson
Timeline
Timeline
enlistment
Northam Western Australia
Australia
Source:8344393
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
Australian Infantry
Source:8344393
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8344393
1916
death
Killed in Action
Fleurbaix, Lille, Pas de Calais
France
Source:8344393
20th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Paterson |
| Source | 8344393 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Infantry | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William PATERSON | father |
Media
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Lieutenant Alexander Paterson of the AIFLieutenant Paterson who was born in Scotland, served in France with the Australian Infantry and fell at Fleurbaix on 20 July 1916
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Headstone of Lieutenant Alexander Paterson.This is located in Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery, Fleurbaix, FranceContributed by:
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Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery FleurbaixThis peaceful location next to the River Laies is the final resting place of Scottish born Lieutenant Alexander Paterson of the Australian Infantry.Contributed by:
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian War Memorial | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Alexander Paterson of the AIF | Anne1202 | |
| Headstone of Lieutenant Alexander Paterson. | Anne1202 | |
| Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery Fleurbaix | Anne1202 |
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