Methot, Alexander, 69556, Private, M.M. (1894-)
Alexander Methot (or Mathot) was born on 26 July 1894 at Dalhousie, New Brunswick. He enlisted in the 26th Battalion at St. John, New Brunswick on 23 November 1914, at which time he was single and working as a deck hand. He listed Sylvester Methot of Dalhousie, New Brunswick as next-of-kin.
Private A. Methot was recommended for the Military Medal for his actions during the Battle of Cambrai, between 9 and 15 October 1918, and was indeed awarded the M.M. on 19 November 1918. He was detached to the 26th Battalion, Unit Group No. 3 "C" St. John on 25 March 1918, for the purpose of demobilization.
Alexander married Florentine CAISSY. Florentine (daughter of Napoléon CAISSY and Marie-Anne LANDRY) was born on 7 Aug 1904 in Quebec; died on 28 Feb 1997 in Dalhousie, Restigouche, New Brunswick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]