Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Alexander
Initials:   W.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  2210526
Notes:   CMP. 1 Armoured Division Pro Coy. Enlisted in the Royal Engineers, 28/2/41 transferred to CMP. 13/3/43 Died. He was born in Motherwell and resided in Wishaw. Name spelt Alexandria in Crozier Roll of Honour. 1 Armoured Division Pro Coy War Diary WO 169/8686. 13/3/42 L/Cpl W Alexander killed in motorbike accident. 21/3/42 Memorial service held. Inscription on gravestone: Just a memory fond and true from those who thought the world of you. Casualty List 1102, Tripolitania, Died as a result of an accident, 13/3/1943. William Alexander.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 13th March 1943
Company: 1 ARMD DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: TRIPOLI WAR CEMETERY   LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
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