Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Alexander McGillivray
In memory of:
Private Alexander McGillivray
May 12, 1917
Military Service
114088
28
Army
The Fort Garry Horse
'C' Squadron
Additional Information
January 5, 1889
Paisley, Ontario
May 19, 1915
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
Son of Colin and Jessie (née Storrie) McGillivray, of Paisley, Ontario. Brother of Catherine McDougal, Christine Campbell and Esther McGillivray. Private McGillivray was raised on the 12th Concession, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. In his obituary, he was described as "a sturdy young man, well spoken of by his neighbours and friends in Bruce Township". Private McGillivray later moved to Alberta where he had a homestead near Lloydminister, Alberta. He served two years with the 22nd Saskatoon Light Horse. He enlisted with the 9th Canadian Machine Regiment, stating he was a farmer and single. He was later transferred to the Fort Garry Horse.
Commemorated on Page 282 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
STE. MARIE CEMETERY
Seine-Maritime, France
Div. 62. I. C. 4.
Le Havre is an important town and port on the north side of the estuary of the River Seine. STE. MARIE CEMETERY is one of the town cemeteries, but it is actually situated in the commune of Graville-St. Honorine. It stands on the ridge overlooking Le Havre from the north and is north of the N.182.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Photo of ALEXANDER MCGILLIVRAY – Grave marker - Ste Marie Cemetery - April 2017 ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Photo of ALEXANDER MCGILLIVRAY – Cross of Sacrifice - Ste Marie Cemetery - April 2017 ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Photo of ALEXANDER MCGILLIVRAY – Ste Marie Cemetery - April 2017 ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of Alexander McGillivray – Alexander McGillivray circa 1916
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