Alexander Neilson

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Alexander Neilson
Born1885-11-21
Glasgow, Scotland
OccupationSoldier

Alexander Neilson (born (1885-11-21)21 November 1885) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

Neilson was born at Glasgow, Scotland on 21 November 1885.[1]

Service

Neilson enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 52nd Battalion (regimental number 438399).[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as teamster; his next of kin was recorded as Mrs. McBride, of 118 College St. Port Arthur Ont.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "NEILSON, ALEXANDER", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).