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We remember Alexander Cochrane
We remember Alexander Cochrane
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Durhamtown, Linlithgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7613645
Source:8528833
11th October 1895
1914
employment
Miner
United Kingdom
Source:7613939
15th June 1914
1914
enlistment
Fauldhouse
United Kingdom
Source:7613939
15th June 1914
1914
location
School Square, Fauldhouse
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7613939
15th June 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7613939
22nd October 1914 - 22nd July 1915
service
British Army
Private
2904
Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:8528828
1915
death
Died of wounds
Per service record Alexander received a gun shot wound to head and chest on 15/7/1915.
France
Source:8528828
Source:7613939
22nd July 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cochrane |
| Source | 8528828 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Square, Fauldhouse | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th June 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2904 | Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Cochrane | father | ||
| Cecilia Rodger | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-06-15 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-06-15 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Alexander Cochrane's birth recordThe image is difficult to read as the registrar made two clerical errors. It shows his parents David Cochrane and Cecilia Rodger
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Newspaper report of deathThis report from the Haddington Advertiser shows his photograph along with personal and family information, service details as well as information about Alexander's 5 brothers also serving in the armyContributed by:
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CWGC CertificateThis image gives details of Alexander Cochrane's death and where he is buried as well as his service number and regimentContributed by:
Linda44566
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Michael40130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Linda44566 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Cochrane's birth record | Linda44566 | |
| Newspaper report of death | Linda44566 | |
| CWGC Certificate | Linda44566 |
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