Alexander Marks

Alexander Hammett Marks, CBE, DSO (6 August 1880 – 18 January 1954) was an Australian physician and military officer. Serving during the First World War, Marks was mentioned twice in despatches, and awarded the Distinguished Service Order, the Croix de Guerre, and made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his service.

For the Australian cricketer, see Alec Marks.

Alexander Hammett Marks
Colonel Alexander Marks in 1918
Born(1880-08-06)6 August 1880
Brisbane, Queensland
Died18 January 1954(1954-01-18) (aged 73)
Auchenflower, Queensland
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchAustralian Army
Years of service1911–1938
RankColonel
Commands held1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station (1917–18)
16th Australian Field Ambulance (1917)
2nd Australian Field Ambulance (1916–17)
Battles/warsFirst World War
AwardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Order
Mentioned in Despatches (2)
Croix de guerre (France)
RelationsCharles Marks (father)
Edward Marks (brother)
Robin Dods (half-brother)
Espie Dods (half -brother)
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