Alfred McGregor

## The HonourableAlfred McGregor

 Lord McGregor
 Your Lordship
 Alfred
 Alfie (by his family and close friends)
 Uncle Alfie
 Papa (by his children)

 Mr. Andrew McRoss (brother-in-law)
 Mrs. Louisa McRoss (sister-in-law)
 Margaret, Marchioness of Annandale (sister-in-law, via James)
 Lady Georgiana McGregor (sister-in-law, via Percy)

Alfie McGregor, circa 1927

## Coat of Arms

Arms of the Hon. Alfred McGregor (1914-1942)

**Lord Alfred "Alfie" McGregor** (b. 25 October, 1914-d. June 16, 1942) is the youngest child and son of the late **John McGregor, 5th Marquess of Annandale** and his wife **Susan, Dowager Marchioness of Annandale**. He was the brother of James, 6th Marquess of Annandale and the late Lord Percy McGregor. He was a member of the McGregor Family by birth, of the McRoss family by his marriage, and an honorary member of the Crawley Family.

He was a member of The Fellowship up until his death.

## Biography

Alfie McGregor was born on the 25th of October, 1914 to the Marquess and Marchioness of Annandale in Raehills Castle, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Having two older brothers before him, Alfie was not expected to take over the family title some time soon. He had more freedom than his older brothers, and was also the most intelligent of the three.

He became second in line to the title when his older brother Percy, died in a duel with one of his enemies in 1924. As he and Percy were close to one another, and his mourning for him was heartbreaking and left him devastated for two years. In 1926, their father, the 5th Marquess, died of pneumonia.

The Fellowship and their respective families all paid respects to the McGregor Family. Alfie's eldest brother, James, then ascended to become the 6th Marquess of Annandale. Before his death, he was moved down to fourth-in-line to the Marquessate—after his brother and two nephews.

Alfie fought at the Battle of Madagascar, which lasted from the 5th of May to the 6th of November, 1942. He was unfortunately killed in battle on the 16 June, 1942. His body was sent back to Scotland, where he buried at the Dryfesdale Cemetery in Dumfriesshire. He was the second member of The Fellowship to die in battle.

## Education

Alfie was educated by his governess at Raehills Castle until the aged of 6. After the war, he was transferred to Hampton School, where he met his future best friends: Alex Crawley, Richie Gifford, and Vince Kingston. Together, they would be the four original members of The Fellowship.

At age 13, he and his friends transferred to Harrow School. He joined the rugby team and became co-captain alongside Alex in school. After Harrow, he then enrolled at the Royal Military Academy—Sandhurst, and was awarded the **King's Medal**, as he was the cadet who has achieved the best overall results in military, academic and practical studies.

He eventually joined the rest of his friends at the University College, Oxford. He graduated with Latin honors in English Literature.

## Appearance and Personality

Alfie has his father's dark brown hair and his mother's brown eyes—both of which was inherited by his eldest son.

He is an easy-going child. He never took things on faith; he always liked to investigate the truth of a statement for himself. When he is with friends, he is an outgoing and funny, and lover of pranks.

He is also secretly gay—but as being a homosexual in the 1920s is punishable by law, so he kept it to himself until his death. It will also explain his feelings for Alex, which he had for a years ever since their fourth year in school.

## Story

* The Life of Viscount Downton (Book 1)
* Une Nouvelle Ère (Book 2)

Alfie first appeared when he and the rest of The Fellowship arrived at 35 Belgrave Square to stay in for the first week of school—a tradition of theirs ever since third year. He was the first to greet Alex, welcoming him back in the heart of London. They were also happy to see Lady Rosamund, whom they affectionally call **"Auntie Rosamund"**.

Before going to sleep, and as they help Alex in fixing his things around his room, Alfie then inquired of Jo's photo, which is framed and placed upon the Viscount's desk. Alex tried to lie at first, but knowing he was already caught in the act, he finally admitted and introduced the young lady to them.
## Name Etymology

* **Alfred** is male name of English origin, meaning *"wise counselor; elf counsel"*.

* **Philip** is boy's name of Greek origin, meaning *"lover of horses"*.
	+ He was named after his father, who shared the second name with him.