Alexander Edward MacDonald MC

Rank:

Captain

Unit at enlistment:

Canadian Army Medical Corps

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Awards or decorations:

Military Cross

Commemorated at:

Zion Presbyterian Church

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Bruce

Birth city:

Hepworth, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

9 Buffalo Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

9 Buffalo Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Medical Student

Employer:

University of Toronto

Religious denominations:

Presbyterian

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

Letters and documents

BX October 13, 1915

The C.P.R. Liner, Metagama arrived in Montreal on Sunday, carrying a precious cargo of wounded officers and men, who have been given leave of absence to recoup their health. Sergeant Alex E. MacDonald, No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station A.M.C. of Brantford is included among the list of returning officers.

London Gazette: 31158
Date: February 1, 1919
Honour or Award: Military Cross
Name: Alexander Edward Macdonald (Captain)
Unit: C.A.M.C. attd. 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion

Details: During the attack on Upton Wood on 30-31st August, 1918 he worked in the open, under heavy fire, attending to and dressing the wounded, remaining at his duty until all the wounded were cleared, in spite of the heavy shelling. On one occasion a shell fell close to him, killing two men and severely shaking him, but he at once pulled himself together and went on with his work.