| Regimental number | 1230 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Falkland, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Columboola, Western Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.4 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Catherine Alexander, Columboola, Western Line |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Dalby, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 21 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q155030. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Maryborough Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALEXANDER William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
