Wood, Alexander 330243 (1893 - 1952)

Sergeant, Highland Light Infantry

Buried at

Commemorated at

Alexander was born in Glasgow. Pre-1914 Territorial, served throughout WWI, in the rank of Sergeant he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a magnificent example, inspiring the men with him to hold on at all costs though both flanks had gone, and to keep shooting down the enemy. One night he led a patrol which encountered an enemy patrol, whom they dispersed, killing eight, and taking four prisoners"

He re-enlisted in September 1939, served in Orkneys with 12th Garrison Battalion. Invalided out in 1943. An Iron driller to trade. Married to Agnes McConnell in 1919. He died on 1st April 1952.

Reproduced from the Scots at War Trust Roll of Honour: scotsatwar.co.uk