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William Lowson Adamson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 555
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Army Cyclist Corps
- Unit/Ship: 21st Division Highland Cyclist Bn.
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 18
- Date of Death: 01/05/1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Maroeuil British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I.D.7
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Forfar
- Address: 25 Ryehill Place, Perth Road, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Jemima Fenwick Adamson
- Father:
Andrew Adamson
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Lowson Adamson
Private Adamson was the son of Andrew and Jemima Adamson, Call San Martin, Neuquien Sud, Argentine Republic. He volunteered in Buenos Aires and enlisted in Dundee, age 17.
Information kindly supplied by Gary Fitzpatrick
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