Alexander Menzies

88934

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte Alex MENZIES, 88934, of MACHINE GUN CORPS INFANTRY, was born in Auchterarder Perth. He died on 29 July 1917 F&F. He is listed on the roll of MACHINE GUN CORPS. The cause of death is given as Died of wounds. Other information given: formerly 1455 R. High.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private O A MENZIES, 88934, served in the 195th Coy. of the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). He died on 29 July 1917 in France and is buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN and is commemorated on P. II. E. 11A.

War Memorial

Private Alexander Menzies, 1/6th, Black Watch, 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

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Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private Alex Menzies, 88934, (Infantry), Machine Gun Corps, died on 29 Jul 1917 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Auchterarder. Additional information: Formerly 1455, R. High.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private Alexander MENZIES lived at Lennox Cottage. He enlisted May-13 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch (and Machine Gun Corps - 195th Company). He was mobilised 4th August 1914. Home service at Queensferry, Wormit, Dundee, Bedford, Ripon, Nottingham. Served France from May 1915;Invalided home December 1915; Transferred to the Machine Gun Corps; Returned to France July 1916;Wounded and Gassed 27th July 1917, Died. He died 29th July 1917 at Rouen.

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