Alexander Gillan Kane
| Birth | : | 15 Oct 1895 Humboldt County, California, USA |
| Death | : | 4 May 1918 France |
| Burial | : | Greenwood Cemetery, Arcata, Humboldt County, USA |
| Coordinate | : | 40.8778000, -124.0858002 |
| Plot | : | Third Addition West, Row 21-A, Grave Lot 14 North, with many Kane, Timmons, McCloskey and Hill relatives |
| Inscription | : | "OUR BOY A. GILLIN KANE [Alexander Gillan Kane] OCT. 15, 1895 MAY. 4, 1918 21ST BALLOON CO. U. S. A. AT REST" Note: This marker is believed to be a cenotaph, as told by a living family member. |
| Description | : | Alexander Gillan Kane died in France while serving in the 21st Balloon Company during World War I. According to a living relative of Alexander's, he is believed to actually be buried at an unknown location in France, where he fell in battle or at another location in France, where he may have been interred with other men from his Company. It is surmised that this cenotaph marker was perhaps placed by Alexander's parents in remembrance of their son who died while bravely fighting for his country. The 21st Balloon Company was an exclusive Company within the Armed Forces during... Read More |
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Where is Alexander Gillan Kane's memorial?
Alexander Gillan Kane's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Arcata, Humboldt County, USA.
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When did Alexander Gillan Kane death?
Alexander Gillan Kane death on 4 May 1918 in France
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Latitude: 40.8778000
Longitude: -124.0858002
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Coordinate: 40.8778000, -124.0858002
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