Royal Berks Badge
Frederick James Alexander. Died 12 August 1917
There is no certainty that the Frederick Alexander stated on the war memorial is the Frederick James Alexander who died in 1917. However, in a database called ‘Soldiers Died’, there is reference to a Frederick James who died at that time and signed up at Wokingham. Here is an entry from the Commonwealth Graves Commission, which supports the entry:
| Name: | ALEXANDER |
|---|---|
| Initials: | F J |
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Rank: | Private |
| Regiment/Service: | Royal Berkshire Regiment |
| Unit Text: | 1st Bn. |
| Date of Death: | 12/08/1917 |
| Service No: | 37560 |
| Casualty Type: | Commonwealth War Dead |
| Grave/Memorial Reference: | VI. F. 70. |
| Cemetery: | BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY |
There are a number of Frederick Alexanders in the CWGC Roll of Honour, but this one has been selected on the basis that this ‘F J Alexander’ was a member of the Royal Berkshires and a similar entry in ‘Soldiers Died’. Any further information would be very welcome, just contact us via the comments section below.
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