Gerald Vivian Alexander

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
272311
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. - Unknown Cemetery
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Essex
Birth city: 
Colchester
Address at enlistment: 
70 Walnut Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
70 Walnut Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Labourer
Employer: 
Waterous Engine Co.
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
25

Letters and documents

BX March 10, 1951

Gerald Alexander

Mr. Sid King of 72 Brunswick Street, city, received news that his brother-in-law, Mr. Gerald Alexander, passed away in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday, March 9.  The late Mr. Alexander was a resident of Brantford before going to the U.S.A.  While here he was employed at the Waterous Engine Works.  He enlisted during the First World War in the 125th Battalion and was wounded while overseas.  Several relatives reside in Brantford.  His widow, formerly Florence Calvesbert, and two sons and one daughter, survive.  Interment will be on Monday next at Buffalo.