Alexis Helmer

Alexis Helmer
No. 841 Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, of the RMC Class of 1912
Birth nameAlexis Hannum Helmer
Born(1892-06-29)29 June 1892
Hull, Quebec, Canada
Died2 May 1915(1915-05-02) (aged 22)
Ypres, Belgium
Buried
commemorated on the Menin Gate
Allegiance Canada
BranchCanadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service1912–1915
RankLieutenant
Unit1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery
Battles / warsFirst World War
RelationsBGen. Richard Alexis Helmer (father)

Alexis Hannum Helmer (29 June 1892 – 2 May 1915) was killed in battle during the Great War while serving with the 2nd Battery, 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. He is known as being part of the inspiration for "In Flanders Fields" through his friendship with John McCrae.

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