Basic Details
Surname
Lawrence
Forenames
Alexr Mcc
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Alexander McConnachie
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Alexander McConnachie Lawrence enlisted at Keith, Morayshire. He served within the Gordon Highlanders, the 6th Battalion and his military numbers were 12312 followed by 266384 and achieved the rank of Lance-Corporal. He served in the France / Belgium Theatres of War.
He was killed in action near Arras, Pas de Calais, France on 16 May 1917 and is commemorated at the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France as either his body was never identified or was never recovered.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
6th Gordons
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
L. Cpl.
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Gordon Highlanders
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lance Corporal
Death and Burial details
Cemetery
Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
Year of death
1917
Month of death
May
Day of death
16
Age at death
20
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action