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Alexander, Walter
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Walter Alexander was born c1885, and studied architecture at The Glasgow School of Art from 1904 to 1910. He commenced independent practice in 1911, after an apprenticeship with Peter Macgregor Chalmers. During the First World War he served in the Highland Light Infantry, reaching the rank of Lieutenant. In 1920 Alexander went to India to work in the Military Works Service. He is commemorated on The Glasgow School of Art's World War One Roll of Honour. Also appears on the Glasgow Institute of Architects Roll of Honour (Associate). Please contact us if you have any information.
Sources: http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk
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