Alex Decoteau

Biography

Alex Decoteau was a Canadian athletics competitor of distinction who served his country during the First World War. Born in 1887, he represented the athletic achievements and competitive spirit of his generation before answering the call to service.

His death in 1917 at Passchendaele New British Cemetery represents the loss of a talented athlete to the conflict. Decoteau's memory endures as a reminder of the diverse contributions made by those who served during the Great War.