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Private Alexander McBride, son of John and Jessie McBride, of Springburn, Glasgow.Pte McBride served with the 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment in Palestine.

He was killed on 23 May 1946 and is now buried at Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel.

Private Alexander McBride

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Palestine
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General Service Medal (to 1962) Clasp
General Service Medal (to 1962) Clasp
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Grave of Pte Alexander McBride, Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel, 2015.
Grave of Pte Alexander McBride, Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel, 2015.
The funeral of Private 'Jock' McBride, Ramleh War Cemetery, May 1946.
The funeral of Private 'Jock' McBride, Ramleh War Cemetery, May 1946.
Funeral party for Pte Alexander McBride, May 1946.
Funeral party for Pte Alexander McBride, May 1946.
The funeral of Pte Alexander "Jock" McBride, Ramleh War Cemetery, May 1946.
The funeral of Pte Alexander "Jock" McBride, Ramleh War Cemetery, May 1946.