ob Alexander Robert Somerville "Bob" Alexander (August 7, 1922 – April 7, 1993) was a Canadian professional baseball pitcher. He attended Bethany College in West Virginia. Alexander was signed by the New York Yankees in 1942. However, he did not make his Major League debut until 1955 with the Baltimore Orioles. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and the Toei Flyers in Japan. On top of playing baseball, he was also an Aviation Cadet in the United States Navy during World War II conflict.
Robert 'Bob' Somerville Alexander (1922)
World War II · US Navy
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Birth- Aug 7, 1922
Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 24 - 22 years
Organization Code
NAVY
Organization
Navy
Branch
Navy
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Stationed Place
Naval Aviation Pre-Flight School, St. Mary's College, California
Stationed Date
Feb 16, 1945
Rank
Aviation Cadet
Enlistment- Sep 6, 1944-Age: 22 years
Discharge- May 3, 1946-Age: 24 years
Death- Apr 7, 1993-Age: 71 years
Unknown
Oceanside, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial
Cremated
Full Name
Robert Alexander
Full Name
Alexander, Robert Somerville
Gender
Male
Social Security Number
***-**-4843
Race
White
Employer
Mohewk Mills Cell (Student) Bethany College West Virg
Weight
190
Height
6'' 2 1/2'
Complexion
Light
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blonde
Contact Person
Alexander, A D
Residence
Buffalo, Erie, New York
Military Service
Enlistment
New York
Social Security
Last Residence
Fallbrook, CA
Sources
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