Ernest Alexander
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For other people named Ernest Alexander, see Ernest Alexander (disambiguation).
Major-General Ernest Wright Alexander, VC, CB, CMG, DL (2 October 1870 – 25 August 1934) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Ernest Wright Alexander | |
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Born | (1870-10-02)2 October 1870 Liverpool, England |
Died | 25 August 1934(1934-08-25) (aged 63) Kingsbridge, Devon, England |
Buried | Putney Vale Cemetery, London 51.440624°N 0.239389°W / 51.440624; -0.239389 |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1889–1934 |
Rank | Major-General |
Unit | Royal Artillery |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches Knight of the Order of Savoy (Italy) Grand Officer of the Order of Aviz (Portugal)[1] Croix de Guerre (France) |
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