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Alexander Halkett

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Alexander Halkett

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Dundee
  • Service no: S/24083
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
  • Unit/Ship: 7th Battalion
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death: 19
  • Date of Death: 19.07.1918
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Caestre Military Cemetery
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: I.D.25.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 53 Ann St, Dundee
  • Occupation: Contractor
  • Mother:

    Sarah Halkett, 53 Ann St, Dundee

  • Father:

    Alexander Halkett, 53 Ann St, Dundee

  • Siblings:

    William and Divina (Dolly) Halkett

  • Spouse:
  • Children:

More about Alexander Halkett

Alexander Halkett   S/24083   Seaforth Highlanders

Pte. Alexander Halkett, Seaforths, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Halkett, 53 Ann St., died of wounds received on 19th July.  He was 19 years of age, and had been three months in France.  He was previously employed as a contractor. A brother has been serving with the R.F.A., for three and a half years.

Dundee People’s Journal 10th August 1918

Additional information kindly supplied by Grahame Matin, further additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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