Alexander Steenson was the son of Alexander and Mary Steenson. He was born in Stewartstown about 1868. Alexander was married to Jane Steenson. Alexander Steenson enlisted in Belfast, where he was living. Private Alexander Steenson was serving with the 6th Battalion of the Connaught Rangers when he was killed in action on 30th May 1916. He was 48 years old.
Loos-en-Gohelle is a village 5 kilometres north-west of Lens, and Dud Corner Cemetery is located about 1 kilometre west of the village, to the north-east of the N943, the main Lens to Bethune road.
