William Alexander
Born(1880-09-18)18 September 1880
Died18 October 1917(1917-10-18) (aged 37)
Cause of deathExecution by firing squad
Burial placeBarlin, France
50°27′24.358″N 2°37′1.099″E / 50.45676611°N 2.61697194°E / 50.45676611; 2.61697194
NationalityBritish
OccupationSoldier
Years active1914-1917

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.

History

Early life

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]

References

  1. "Biography – ALEXANDER, WILLIAM – Volume XIV (1911–1920) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography".


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