19th April 1917
LESLIE MAN KILLED IN ACTION. Mr and Mrs Thomas Brews. Balbirnie West Lodge, Leslie, have been notified that their youngest son. Private Alexander Brews, Seaforth Highlanders, was killed in action. Private Brews was 25 years of age, and had given valuable service to the Dunnikier family and the late Sir Charles Dalrymple, Newhailes, before enlisting in 1915. Two brothers, Corporal William and Sergeant John Brews, came over with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and are still serving.
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Born 1892
Died 1917
British Army 3915 Private Seaforth Highlanders 8th Battalion.
British Army S/3915 Private Seaforth Highlanders