William Alexander (Canadian soldier) (original) (raw)
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Canadian soldier
| William Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1880-09-18)18 September 1880London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 18 October 1917(1917-10-18) (aged 37)Houdain, France |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Burial place | Barlin, France50°27′24.358″N 2°37′1.099″E / 50.45676611°N 2.61697194°E / 50.45676611; 2.61697194 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Years active | 1914-1917 |
William Alexander (18 September 1880 – 18 October 1917) was a Canadian soldier who served with the 10th Battalion, CEF in France during the First World War. His execution by firing squad following a charge of desertion sparked controversy in Canada. He was one of 25 Canadian soldiers executed during the course of the First World War.
William Alexander was born in London, United Kingdom on 18 October 1880, but the early life of Alexander is very obscure. He served for 8 years in the King's Royal Rifle Corps before emigrating to Canada.[1]