William Alexander (Canadian soldier)

{{short description|Canadian soldier}}

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{{Infobox person

| name = William Alexander

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| birth_name =

| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1880|9|18}}

| birth_place = London, United Kingdom

| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|1917|10|18|1880|9|18}}

| death_place = Houdain, France

| death_cause = Execution by firing squad

| burial_place = Barlin, France

| burial_coordinates = {{coord|50|27|24.358|N|2|37|1.099|E}}

| nationality = British

| occupation = Soldier

| years_active = 1914-1917

}}

William Alexander (18 September 1880 – 18 October 1917) was a Canadian soldier who served with the 10th Battalion, CEF in France during the First World War. His execution by firing squad following a charge of desertion sparked controversy in Canada. He was one of 25 Canadian soldiers executed during the course of the First World War.