In memory of

Private

Alexander Wilson

who died on 1 Oct 1918

Service details
  Conflict WWI
  Service Army
  Unit 16th Battalion, Manitoba Regiment
  Rank Private
  Service number 257939
  Date of death 19181001
  Cause of death killed in action
Narrative history
  257939 Private (16th Battalion, Manitoba Regiment) Alexander Wilson (b.1889) of Regina was KIA 19181001 at Abancourt and is buried at Sancourt British cemetery northwest of Cambrai, Nord, France. He was the son of Harry Wilson of Walkerton, Bruce Co., Ontario. Alexander was working as a painter when he was drafted early in 1918.
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Memorial information
  Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration 159 - Sherwood
  Cemetery or memorial location Sancourt British cemetery, Nord, France    

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Personal information
  Date of birth 18890904
  Place of birth Walkerton, Bruce Co, Ontario    
  Date of enlistment 19180122
  Place of enlistment Regina    
  Residence on enlistment Regina    
  Occupation painter
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