William Alexander (deserter)
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William Alexander (18 September 1880 – 18 October 1917) was a Canadian World War I soldier who served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in France. His execution by firing squad following a charge of desertion sparked controversy in Canada. He was one of 25 Canadian soldiers executed during the course of the Great War.
