Alexander G.F. Macdonald
Canadian soldier and publisher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alexander George Fraser Macdonald (August 23, 1863 - June 24, 1948) was a Canadian soldier and publisher who commanded the 154th Battalion, CEF during the First World War.[1] He was also a good friend of Sir Sam Hughes.[2]
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Lieutenant Colonel Alexander George Fraser Macdonald | |
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Nickname(s) | George Sandfield |
Born | (1863-08-23)August 23, 1863 Alexandria, Glengarry County |
Died | June 24, 1948(1948-06-24) (aged 84) Cartierville, Quebec |
Buried | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Non-Permanent Active Militia Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1897 - 1948 |
Rank | Lieutenant Captain Lieutenant Colonel Honourary Colonel |
Unit | 59th Stormont and Glengarry Regiment 3rd (Special Service) Battalion 154th Battalion, CEF Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders |
Commands held | 59th Stormont and Glengarry Regiment 154th Battalion, CEF |
Known for | Commanding Officer of the 154th Battalion, CEF |
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Alma mater | Upper Canada College Loyola College |
Spouse(s) | Marie Justine Eugenie Hubert |
Relations | Donald Alexander Macdonald (father) John Sandfield Macdonald (uncle) Alexander Francis Macdonald (uncle) Colonel Alexander Fraser (grandfather) |
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