Alexander G.F. Macdonald
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. He was also a good friend of Sir Sam Hughes.
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander George Fraser Macdonald | |
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Nickname(s) | George Sandfield |
Born | Alexandria, Glengarry County | August 23, 1863
Died | June 24, 1948 84) Cartierville, Quebec | (aged
Buried | Alexandria |
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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