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Private Alexander John “Alex” McKenzie
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Private Alexander John “Alex” McKenzie Veteran

Birth
Bermondsey, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England
Death
7 Mar 1918 (aged 40–41)
Coulsdon, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England
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Croydon, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England Add to Map
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He died at Cane Hill Hospital, a "lunatic asylum", of complications from injuries received in France during WWI.
https://www.surreyinthegreatwar.org.uk/person/97143
He was one of 26 WWI soldiers who died there that were not properly honored until recently:
https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/14504711.memorial-honouring-forgotten-ww1-soldiers-unveiled-croydon-cemetery/

His brother Albert was awarded the Victoria Cross and later died of influenza.
He died at Cane Hill Hospital, a "lunatic asylum", of complications from injuries received in France during WWI.
https://www.surreyinthegreatwar.org.uk/person/97143
He was one of 26 WWI soldiers who died there that were not properly honored until recently:
https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/14504711.memorial-honouring-forgotten-ww1-soldiers-unveiled-croydon-cemetery/

His brother Albert was awarded the Victoria Cross and later died of influenza.



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  • Created by: BobF
  • Added: May 8, 2020
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209874604/alexander_john-mckenzie: accessed ), memorial page for Private Alexander John “Alex” McKenzie (1877–7 Mar 1918), Find a Grave Memorial ID 209874604, citing Croydon Cemetery and Crematorium, Croydon, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by BobF (contributor 47238201).