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
Nickname(s)George Sandfield
Born(1863-08-23)August 23, 1863
Alexandria, Glengarry County
DiedJune 24, 1948(1948-06-24) (aged 84)
Cartierville, Quebec
Buried
Alexandria
AllegianceCanada
Service/branchNon-Permanent Active Militia
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service1897 - 1948
RankLieutenant
Captain
Lieutenant Colonel
Honourary Colonel
Unit59th Stormont and Glengarry Regiment
3rd (Special Service) Battalion
154th Battalion, CEF
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders
Commands held59th Stormont and Glengarry Regiment
154th Battalion, CEF
Known forCommanding Officer of the 154th Battalion, CEF
Battles/wars
Alma materUpper Canada College
Loyola College
Spouse(s)Marie Justine Eugenie Hubert
RelationsDonald Alexander Macdonald (father)
John Sandfield Macdonald (uncle)
Alexander Francis Macdonald (uncle)
Colonel Alexander Fraser (grandfather)
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