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We remember Ernest Wright Alexander
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Timeline
Timeline
1864
sibling
Arthur Alexander
Source:6651215
1864
1868
sibling
Alice Bayman Alexander
Source:8543177
1868
1870
1875
sibling
Austin C Alexander
Source:6651215
1875
1876
sibling
Philip Alexander
Source:6651215
1876
1879
sibling
Frederick Alexander
Source:6651215
1879
1881
dates
Age 10
Source:6651215
1881
1881
location
Aigburth Drive, Homesefton, Toxteth Park, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6651215
1881
1884
education
Harrow School
Harrow-on-the Hill, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8543262
September 1884 - December 1887
1892
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Artillery
Source:8543262
1892
1901
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8542802
1901
1901
location
Farnborough, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8542802
1901
1903
marriage
Rose Newcome
Source:8542779
1st September 1903
1905
children
Annie Alexander
Source:8542779
1905
1906
children
Robert Alexander
Source:8542779
1906
1911
location
Ballincollig, Cork,
Ireland
their own address
Source:8542779
1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9852
20th August 1914
1919
location
Horswell House, South Milton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8655222
1919 - 1934
1920
service
British Army
Temporary Brigadier General
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9852
1920
1934
dates
Age 63
Source:6651218
1934
1934
service
British Army
Major General
Royal Artillery
Source:9006773
1934
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5510856
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9852
1934
death
Not War Related
Kingsbridge, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6651206
25th August 1934
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aigburth Drive, Homesefton, Toxteth Park, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 1881 | ||
| Ballincollig, Cork, | Ireland | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Farnborough, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 | |
| Horswell House, South Milton, Devon | United Kingdom | 1919 - 1934 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Temporary Brigadier General | |||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Major General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC CB CMG | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Alexander | daughter | 1905 | |
| Robert Alexander | son | 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Robert Alexander | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Alexander | brother | 1864 | |
| Austin C Alexander | brother | 1875 | |
| Philip Alexander | brother | 1876 | |
| Frederick Alexander | brother | 1879 | |
| Alice Bayman Alexander | sister | 1868 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Newcome | wife | 1st September 1903 |
Media
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Horswell House, South Milton DevonThe home of Ernest Wright Alexander and his wife from 1919 to his death in 1934Contributed by:
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Kingsbridge War Memorial, DevonThe war memorial was unveiled in November 1925 by Ernest Wright Alexander VC, who can be seen on the dais, at left, holding his speech notesContributed by:
Graham5644
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Official citation for Alexander's Victoria Cross | The19244 | |
| Details of VC on display in the Lord Ashcroft gallery, IWM London | Charlotte33 | |
| Parentage | Anne23518 | |
| Old Harrovian | Anne23518 | |
| Harrow School Register | Anne23518 | |
| History Group page | Graham5644 | |
| South Milton History Group | Graham5644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Wright Alexander VC | The19244 | |
| Horswell House, South Milton Devon | Graham5644 | |
| Kingsbridge War Memorial, Devon | Graham5644 |
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We remember Ernest Wright Alexander
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