NELSON, Alexander

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
46RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
PLY/X 102806
Born: 
Wednesday, June 29, 1910
Birthplace: 
Maryhill, Lanarkshire
Died : 
Friday, March 23, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
34

Marine Alexander Nelson died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
The Story of 46 Commando Royal Marines by Capt Johnson RM.
 
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