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Canadian soldier, born 1880
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London, England, UK
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VirgoPlace of death
Houdain, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France
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37 years
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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.
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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
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