Alexander James Innes
M, #1296, b. 12 December 1895, d. 17 June 1917
Alexander James Innes was born on 12 December 1895 at 89 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of George Innes and Ann Mair.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 89 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann M. Innes, head; George Innes, son; Janet Innes, daughter; John Innes, son; Alexander Innes; daughter (sic).2
Alexander James Innes was a fisherman. He died on 17 June 1917 at sea at age 21. He was killed in action whilst serving in the Royal Naval Reserve on H.M. Trawler "Fraser."3,1
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 89 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann M. Innes, head; George Innes, son; Janet Innes, daughter; John Innes, son; Alexander Innes; daughter (sic).2
Alexander James Innes was a fisherman. He died on 17 June 1917 at sea at age 21. He was killed in action whilst serving in the Royal Naval Reserve on H.M. Trawler "Fraser."3,1
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S8343] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alexander Innes, daughter (sic), male, age 5, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident at 89 Portknockie."
- [S8992] Debt of Honour Register and certificate, Casualty No 3041125, "In memory of Deck Hand Alexander James Innes, Service Number: 12759DA, H.M. Trawler "Fraser", Royal Naval Reserve who died on 17 June 1917. Remembered with honour. PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL 27. Commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission."