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Alex McRae

Private

46th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Nigra Italica
  • Planted By: Mr. R. L. McKenzie
  • Plaque: 1241

Additional Info

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Biography

Alexander McRae was born in Cardigan, but enlisted from Carisbrook. He was 35 years old, married and a farm manager. He was drafted to 46th Infantry Battalion with Regimental No. 4560. He was killed in action at Bullecourt on 11th Apri 1917, and his name is on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. He served in the Boer War.
Tree No. 1241

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour