L Cpl Alexander GOW, 7028, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 16 September 1914 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 1st Bn.
Soldiers' Wills
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Lance Corporal ALEXANDER GOW, 7028, served in the "B" Coy. 1st Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 16 September 1914 in France at the age of 37 and is buried in LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL. Additional information given: SON OF ALEXANDER AND ISABELLA ROY GOW, OF EAST LODGE, MONZIE CASTLE, CRIEFF, PERTHSHIRE; HUSBAND OF RACHAEL GOW, OF 23, SWANSACRE, KINROSS.
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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour
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Soldiers Died in the Great War
L Corporal Alexander Gow, 7028, 1st Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 16 Sep 1914 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Perth.