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We remember Ernest Archibald Alexander
We remember Ernest Archibald Alexander
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1913
enlistment
Source:8545143
17th November 1913
1913
employment
Steward
Source:8545142
November 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
2611
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1st Battalion
Source:8545141
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8545142
13th August 1914 - 22nd November 1914
1915
discharge
Source:9784
5th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
2611
1st Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:8545141
sibling
Reuben Alexander
Source:8545142
sibling
James Alexander
Source:8545142
sibling
Leonard Alexander
Source:8545142
1980
death
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Source:9528988
1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Archibald |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Source | 8545143 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2611 | 1st Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Private | ||
| British Army | 2611 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes | mother | ||
| James Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben Alexander | brother | ||
| James Alexander | brother | ||
| Leonard Alexander | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-17 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-11-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian3310 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Black Watch Medal Roll - BWM & V | Red76121 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| He meets H.R.H at St Dunstans | Ian3310 |
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We remember Ernest Archibald Alexander
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