Alexander, William R.
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William Alexander was an associate or partner in maritime ventures with Samuel Prioleau, Jr. and Shaw & Hammitt of Philadelphia.
From the description of Memorandums, 1795-1798. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 122584883
Colonel William Alexander graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1915. He transferred to the Army after graduation. Alexander served in World War I (WWI) and in the South Pacific during World War II (WWII). He retired in 1952.
From the description of William Alexander papers, 1968-1973,1982-1987. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 57425397
William Alexander was a Revolutionary War officer and district surveyor in Carlisle (Cumberland County, Pa.).
From the description of Papers, 1788-1813. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122316528
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Subjects:
- Canals
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Road construction
- Shipping
- Voyages and travels
- World War, 1914-1918
- World War, 1939-1945
- World War, 1939-1945
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Places:
- Carson Pass (as recorded)
- Goose Creek (as recorded)
- Missouri (as recorded)
- Fort Phil Kearny (Wyo.) (as recorded)
- Pennsylvania (as recorded)
- Sacramento (Calif.) (as recorded)
- Pacific Islands (as recorded)
- Philadelphia (as recorded)
- Fort Laramie (Wyo.) (as recorded)
- South Pass (Wyo.) (as recorded)
- American Falls (Idaho) (as recorded)
- Lander Cut-off (as recorded)
- Humboldt River (Nev.) (as recorded)
