Born in Portobello, Scotland where his father was serving in the "RCSA" and brought home on troopship Sep 1918. Schs Merritton, Ont., ST. catherines Coll., Thorold HS., hobbies wireless, baseball, hockey. Enl Niagara Falls Mar 1940, trained Trenton, overseas Jul 1940, GB and Ceylon. '39 and '43 Stars. Surv. parents, Mr. Mrs. J. Alexander, Merritton, bro PO JW. Alexander RCAF.