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Sir William Alexander Smith

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Sir William Alexander Smith

Birth
Thurso, Highland, Scotland
Death
10 May 1914 (aged 59)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland Add to Map
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In 1883, he founded the Boys' Brigade, a movement which has spread all over the world. He was knighted by King Edward VII for his services to the BB. He is buried in the Western Necropolis Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

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In 1883, he founded the Boys' Brigade, a movement which has spread all over the world. He was knighted by King Edward VII for his services to the BB. He is buried in the Western Necropolis Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

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View cenotaph HERE.

Bio by: Terry Hissey

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  • Originally Created by: Terry Hissey
  • Added: Feb 6, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6159277/william_alexander-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Sir William Alexander Smith (27 Oct 1854–10 May 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6159277, citing Glasgow Western Necropolis, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland; Maintained by Find a Grave.