William Alexander (Canadian soldier)
Not to be confused with William Alexander.
| William Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 18, 1880 London, United Kingdom |
| Died |
October 18, 1917 (aged 37) Houdain, France |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Burial place |
Barlin, France 50°27′24.358″N 2°37′1.099″E / 50.45676611°N 2.61697194°E |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Years active | 1914-1917 |
William 'Bill' 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
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