Mar 25, 1880

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland to Neil and Margaret (nee McLinden) Morrison

Aug 10, 1900

Married to Agnes Houston in Glasgow, Scotland

Mar 28, 1907

Embarked the SS Kensington in Liverpool, England

Apr 7, 1907

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia

His wife and children joined him in Montreal in November, 1908

Jan 25, 1916

Attested into the 96^th Battalion CEF in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 Ø  Number 204203

Ø  Next of kin given as Agnes Morrison, wife, YWCA Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Ø  Previous occupation given as Blacksmith

Ø  Previous military experience given as 5 years in the 5^th Battalion VBHLI (Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry)

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

May 26, 1916

Appointed to the rank of Lance Corporal

Aug 10, 1916

Appointed to the provisional rank of Corporal

Sep 27, 1916

Embarked the SS Laconia in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Oct 6, 1916

Disembarked in in Liverpool, England and proceeded to East Sandling to continue training

Appointed to the rank of Acting Corporal

Oct 8, 1916

Transferred to the 92^nd Battalion in East Sandling

Jan 4, 1917

Transferred to the newly formed 5^th Reserve Battalion in Bramshott

Jan 20, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Jan 21, 1917

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Reverted to the rank of Private.  He was later reinstated to the rank of Acting Corporal effective January 21, 1917

Feb 6, 1917

After leaving the base depot, Private Morrison joined the 21^st Battalion in Marles Les Mines, France

Feb 20, 1917

Confirmed in the rank of Corporal

Sep 19, 1917

Admitted to the No. 10 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Trench Shins

Oct 5, 1917

Discharged to duty from the field ambulance

Nov 4, 1917

Promoted to the rank of Sergeant

Dec 11, 1917

Granted 14 days leave

Dec 27, 1917

Rejoined the battalion in Auchy au Bois, France from leave

Mar 31, 1918

While in the front line near Neuville Vitasse, France, Sergeant Morrison was wounded in his back and shoulder.  He was evacuated to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station

Apr 2, 1918

Transferred to the No. 26 General Hospital in Etaples, France

Apr 6, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Ville de Liege

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Horton, County of London War Hospital in Epsom

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Apr 18, 1918

Transferred to the Manor, County of London War Hospital in Epsom

May 30, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jun 5, 1918

Attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Granted 12 days sick leave

Aug 1, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Jan 6, 1919

Attached to No. 12 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Jan 18, 1919

Embarked the SS Aquitania in Liverpool

Jan 24, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Regina, Saskatchewan and Taken On Strength of Military District No. 12 Casualty Company

Jan 31, 1919

Granted leave until February 14, 1919

Feb 19, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Regina, Saskatchewan

Ø  Rank on discharge Sergeant

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 67703

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 230 Avenue G, North Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Sep 21, 1950

Alexander Morrison died while a patient of the Saskatoon Veterans Hospital and was buried in the South Hill Cemetery, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan