Alexis Peak

Alexis Peak, is a 2,123-metre (6,965-feet) mountain in the Miscinchinka Ranges of the Hart Ranges in Northern British Columbia.[1]

Alexis Peak
Alexis Peak
Alexis Peak
Alexis Peak (Canada)
Highest point
Elevation2,123 m (6,965 ft)
Prominence593 m (1,946 ft)
Parent peakMount Dudzic
Coordinates55°02′57″N 121°01′48″W
Geography
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeMisinchinka Ranges
Topo mapNTS 093O/01

Named after Canadian Army Lance Corporal Alexander Alexis, from Prince George, BC. Lance Corporal Alexis was killed in action 18 August 1944, during Operation Tractable, that took place in the final days of the Battle of Falaise Pocket. He was a member of the 3rd Canadian Division, Royal Winnipeg Rifles and is buried in the Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery.[2] [3]

References

  1. "Alexis Peak". PeakVisor.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. "Alexis, Alexander". Canadian Fallen. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. "Alexis Peak". BC Geographic Place Names. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
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