| Regimental number | 2554 |
| Place of birth | Coleraine, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Telangatuk East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs D Alexander, Telangatuk, East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Gallant act of rescue, showing great presence of mind and brvery. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of the 6th October, 1917 on the WESTHOEK RIDGE east of YPRES the dressing station used by Chaplain DEXTER came under shell fire. One shell went through the roof bursting at tin of peterol and setting fire to the dug-out. The Medical Officer was wounded, but being near the door was easily rescued but several attempts made to reach his orderly were unsuccessful. Pte. ALEXANDER very gallantly rushed through the flames, and after searching the back of the dug-out succeeded in rescuing him, being himself badly scorched by the flames. By his action he showed great presence of mind and disregard for personal danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Place of burial | Balmoral Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
