Private Alexander Duthie 178256, 87th Bn CGG and 1st Bn CEF - Died of Wounds 19th February 1922

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

178256 Pte Alexander Duthie, 87th Bn CGG and 1st Bn CEF - Died of Wounds 19th February 1922

178256 Pte Alexander Duthie, 87th Bn CGG and 1st Bn CEF - Died of Wounds 19th February 1922

Name/Title

Private Alexander Duthie 178256, 87th Bn CGG and 1st Bn CEF - Died of Wounds 19th February 1922

Description

Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION *** 178256 Pte Alexander Duthie, 87th Bn CGG and 1st Bn CEF; Memorial Cross (Geo V) in case of issue; Memorial Plaque (Alexander Duthie); Scroll; Photo of Duthie and a US European War Force City of Barre, Vermont Welcome Home medal. Alexander Duthie was born in Scotland on 18 July 1885. Duthie was living in Barre, Vermont and working as a Granite Cutter when he decided to enlist in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He joined CGG in St. Johns, Quebec on 3rd March 1916 and served with 'A' Company / 2 Platoon, 87th Infantry Battalion, Canadian Grenadier Guards before being transferred to the 1st Bn CEF. While in France, in 1916, Duthie suffered a gunshot wound to his arm. Duthie made it home from the war and discharged in 1919 in Toronto. He returned to Barre, Vermont, where he received a welcome home medal. He is recorded as having died-of-disease related to his military service 19 February 1922. His grave location is unknown.

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

January 2, 2022

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

May 30, 2025