Songwriter. He served in the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada regiment, and participated in the June 2, 1866 Battle of Ridgeway, helping to repulse an invasion from the Irish-American Fenians. While serving in the Army he wrote "The Maple Leaf Forever" a song that became popular in Canada, and for many years was Canada's unofficial national anthem.
Songwriter. He served in the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada regiment, and participated in the June 2, 1866 Battle of Ridgeway, helping to repulse an invasion from the Irish-American Fenians. While serving in the Army he wrote "The Maple Leaf Forever" a song that became popular in Canada, and for many years was Canada's unofficial national anthem.
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Alexander Muir
1830 - 1906
Author of Canada's national song
"The Maple Leaf Forever"
Erected by the
Grand Orange Lodge of British America
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