Alexander McKay

S/6545

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte Alexander McKAY, S/6545, of Unknown Unit attached to THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 25 September 1915 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS. The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 8th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private ALEXANDER MACKAY, served in the "A" Coy. 8th Bn. of the Gordon Highlanders. He died on 25 September 1915 in France at the age of 19 and is buried in LOOS MEMORIAL and is commemorated on Panel 115 to 119. Additional information given: SON OF MR. AND MRS. ALEXANDER MACKAY, OF 320, BALTIC ST., BRIDGETON, GLASGOW.

War Memorial

Private Alexander McKay, 8th, Gordon Highlanders, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

Alexander McKay was born abt 1895. He enlisted in 1914 at the age of 19. He joined the Gordon Highlanders. He was allocated regimental number ??5. The following records survive: Short Service Attestation.

Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private Alexander McKay, S/6545, 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, was killed in action on 25 Sep 1915 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Glasgow.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private Alexander McKAY lived at Ruthvendale Terrace, Auchterarder. He enlisted Sep-14 in the 8th battalion of the Gordon Highlanders. Home service - Aldershot. Served France from 11th June 1915. Killed at Battle of Loos. He died 25th September 1915 at Loos.

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