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2931410   Gunner Alexander Cusick
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Dated added: 01/01/2016   Last updated: 31/03/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 133 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery (British Army)
Date Of Birth: 11/11/1910
Died: 02/06/1941 (Unknown)
Age: 30
Summary      
Alexander Cusick was the son of John Cusick. He was born on 11th November 1910 in Glasgow. Alexander attended the University of Glasgow. He graduated with an MA in the Arts in 1931. Alexander enlisted in Dundee. Gunner Alexander Cusick was serving with 133 Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery Unit when he died on 2nd June 1941.He is buried in the family plot in St Mary’s Roman Catholic Churchyard in Bellaghy.
Further Information
Alexander Cusick was the son of John Cusick. John was employed as a warehouse man.
Alexander Cusick was born on 11th November 1910 in Glasgow.
Alexander attended the University of Glasgow. He graduated with an MA in the Arts in 1931.
Alexander enlisted in Dundee.
Gunner Alexander Cusick was serving with 133 Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery Unit when he died on 2nd June 1941.
Gunner Alexander Cusick is buried in the family plot in St Mary’s Roman Catholic Churchyard in Bellaghy.
Gunner Alexander Cusick -  St Mary’s Roman Catholic Churchyard in Bellaghy
Gunner Alexander Cusick is commemorated on the WW2 Roll of Honour at the University of Glasgow.
WW2 Roll of Honour at the University of Glasgow
WW2 Roll of Honour at the University of Glasgow
Gunner Alexander Cusick is commemorated locally on Castledawson War Memorial.
His wife was Kathleen Cusick (nee Kielt). She was born in 1909 and died in 2010, making her 101 years old.
Gunner Alexander Cusick is listed on page 109 of the Castledawson War Dead Book – ‘They Didn’t Come Home.’
Grave photo courtesy of Sam Hudson, Desertmartin. Information provided here is courtesy of the excellent research undertaken by Mr Sam Hudson
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Bellaghy R.C. Churchyard Bellaghy Buried un Bellaghy R.C. Churchyard 54.815717 -6.513705
References and Links
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1 Castledawson War Dead Details of Gunner Alexander Cusick including grave photo
2 FindAGrave.com No Photo - details including dob
3 University of Glasgow Listed on WW2 Roll of Honour
4 University of Glasgow Degree in the Arts, MA, graduated 1931
5 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Gunner Alexander Cusick's grave can be purchased here
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