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We remember Andrew Aitken
We remember Andrew Aitken
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
Source:8949371
1880
service
South African Services
Second Lieutenant
5259
4th South African Infantry
Source:8949368
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action, at Third Battle of Ypres (Battle of Menin Road)
Belgium
Source:8949371
Source:8993752
20th September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 15 - 16 and 16A.
Source:8993752
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Aitken |
| Source | 8949366 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 5259 | 4th South African Infantry | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia | mother | ||
| James Aitken | father |
Media
Media
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Springbok InsigniaThe Springbok insignia was the symbol of the South African Forces.
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Communities
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South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918More about South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The South African War Graves Project | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Springbok Insignia | DR117137 |
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