Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Alexander Carmichael
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 22.12.1914 & 12.06.1915
- Place of enlistment: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
- Service no: 425898 & 460539
- Rank: Sergeant
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Distinguished Conduct Medal
- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 1st Depot Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 18.01.1893
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Railway Signaller
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
Margaret Carmichael, 53 Loons Rd, Dundee, Duncan Carmichael, Carnoustie and Charles
- Spouse:
- Children:
- Age at Death: 62
- Date of Death: 15.09.1955
- Place of Death: 216-9th Ave, Calgary
- Burial Country: Canada
- Cemetery: Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary
More about Alexander Carmichael
For more information, visit his Service Record
Alex initially attested in the 45th Battalion Canadian Infantry but was discharged from the battalion 27.03.1915 due to drunkenness. He then re enlisted with the 61st Battalion by changing is date of birth. He would go on to serve with the Royal Canadian Air Force in WW2.
Information supplied by Gary Thomson
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