Major Alexander James Boyd served in the North West Resistance and the South African War. He died at Pretoria on April 20, 1902. This plaque was erected by his brother Officers.
Toronto, Ontario
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Other
Inscription
READY AYE READY
Royal Grenadiers
IN MEMORY OF
MAJOR
Alexander James Boyd,
THE ELDEST SON OF THE HONOURABLE
SIR JOHN BOYD, CHANCELLOR OF ONTARIO.
BORN AT TORONTO JUNE 16TH 1864, SERVED
THROUGH THE CAMPAIGNS IN NORTH WEST
CANADA 1885 AND SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902.
DIED OF FEVER AT PRETORIA.
APRIL 20TH 1902.
ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS.
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Location
Major Alexander James Boyd Plaque
59 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario
Major Alexander James Boyd Plaque
59 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 45.44795
Long. -79.3745711
Lat. 45.44795
Long. -79.3745711
Major Alexander James Boyd Plaque
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