Last address in Lewis: 14 Melbost,
Son of William and Helen Graham, of 14, Melbost, Stornoway, Scotland.
Service unit: 28th Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
Service number: 73901
Date of death: 6 June 1916 at the age of 21
Killed in action
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, panel 18 - 26 - 28
Mentioned on family gravestone in Eye Cemetery, Lewis
Local memorial: Branahuie / Melbost
Date of birth: 1 November 1893
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Complexion: Dark
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Labourer
Volunteered at Fort William, ON on 23 October 1914
Alexander is shown in the 1901 census at 5B Branahuie (which is contiguous with Melbost) aged 5 with his parents William (26, fisherman) and Ellen (32) as well as his siblings Robert (8) and Kenneth (2).
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