| Regimental number | 770 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cabinet maker |
| Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs D D Alexander, c/o Mrs Pearce, 21 Hill Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 40th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 40th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Accidentally injured (abdominal injury: falling earth of parapet), 23 December 1916. Rejoined unit, `0 June 1917, after hospital treatment in England. Promoted 2nd LT, 10 August 1917. Promoted LT, 19 December 1917. Commenced return to Australia, 12 May 1918 ('services no longer required'), 12 May 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), 23 July 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N72048. |
| Sources | NAA: B884, ALEXANDER Douglas Davey |
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