Davidson, Alexander Will

Alexander Davidson was born on October 14, 1892 in Moffat, Scotland to parents James and Mary Davidson. He was raised in Scotland with brothers James, William, John and Lawrence, and a sister, Mary. As a young man, Alex immigrated to Canada, and made his home in Calgary, Alberta for three years, later moving to Lethbridge. At time of enlistment, he was employed as a gardener. On November 18, 1914, Alex Davidson enlisted with the 31st Battalion CEF. Pte Davidson arrived in England during the spring of 1915, and remained in England until embarking for France on September 18, 1915. Three days before arriving in France, he was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal. Lance Corporal Davidson would serve at the front for only two months, seeing action in the early battles of the First World War. On November 20, 1915, Lance Corporal Davidson received a gunshot wound to the back. He was evacuated to #26 Canadian General Hospital, where he passed away on December 6, 1915. He was laid to rest at Etaples Military Cemetery. Alex Davidson was awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. His father, James received the death plaque and scroll in honour of his son