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Alexander McQueen

In memory of:

Private Alexander McQueen

February 18, 1900
Paardeberg, South Africa

Military Service


Service Number:

7670

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Additional Information


Son of Mr. Hector McQueen, 30 St. Denis St. Quebec, Quebec. Formerly served with the 8th Royal Rifles.

Commemorated on Page 27 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

VENDUSIEDRIFT GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE (PAARDEBERG)
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

Located 9.1 km from the Paardeberg Museum. Follow the dirt road and turn right at the Cannon sign, travel 600 m then turn right and travel a further 200 m.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial
  • Letter
  • Photo of Alexander McQueen
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Perth Courier for 20 April 1900, page 7, describing the burial of those who died on 18 February at Paardeberg.

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