Lance Sergeant Alexander Black MM Military Medal

Service Number 6400


Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

27.10.1918

2SG
Aged 36
Died of broncho pneumonia due to exposure
Buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France. IV, J, 16
Son of John and Jean Black, of Girvan, Ayrshire; husband of Agnes F. F. Black, of 70, Crown Avenue, Clydebank.

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Scotland Elevated sea front site Stair Park Henrietta Street Girvan Kyle And Carrick Strathclyde KA26 9AN Girvan Obelisk World War 1
World War 2
Alexander Black 27-10-1918 View

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