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Alexander was the 2nd child of Alexander and Eliza Mitchell. He was baptised at St Michael and All Angels, Chiswick on 15th April 1883. He married Florence Emma Wood on 9th October 1909 and had two daughters. He lived at 32 Luwyche Road, Catford.
As he was an engine driver, on 22nd January 1915, he enlisted in the Royal Engineers at Woolwich. He was described as 5ft 8ins tall and had a small mole on his left shoulder blade.
On 27th September 1915 he was sent to France. In April 1917 it was stated that his qualifications as an engineer were "Superior". He was awarded the Military Medal, on 9th March 1917. This was presented to his wife after his death.
Alexander's sister Maggie was the wife of George Strachan Campbell who also died.
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