Pte Rex Alexander

Surname
Alexander
First name(s)
Rex
Rank
Pte
Corps
RNZIR
Service number
903709
Unit
Notes

Born 1950. Did National Service at Burnham prior to embarking for Singapore. Served in 1 Platoon, V6 Company – carried M79 grenade launcher and M16 rifle. First platoon commander, John Winton, killed with V5 Company. Replaced by Norm Fry, who was replaced himself during the tour by Mike Harris. Later served in the RNZN and spent 11 years with the New Zealand Fire Service.

Disclaimer

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