| Regimental number | 189 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | 6 Sheppy Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Alexander, 6 Sheppy Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Admitted to No 2 Australian Stationary Hospital, Mudros, from Gallipoli, 31 July 1915 (debility following diarrhoea). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Beltana', 17 September 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Re-embarked, 1 July 1916, as 770, 40th Bn D Company (see other entry). Also served in World War II: Service No N72048. |
| Sources | NAA: B884, ALEXANDER Douglas Davey |
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