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We remember Alexander Cook
We remember Alexander Cook
Timeline
Timeline
1916
1916
1916
1916
1918
1919
1919
1920
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cook |
| Source | 928173 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mosside Carronbridge, Thornhill, Dumfrieshire | United Kingdom | known 23rd December 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55306 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 57019 | Scottish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 55306 | Scottish Rifles (Territorial Force) | 5 / 6th Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| French Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Cook | father |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01 | 5'8" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette Supplement 16 Mar 1920 | Peter97594 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1918 | Peter97594 |
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