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William Donaldson

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William's Gravemarker (image courtesy of Len, findagrave.com)

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Perth
  • Service no: 84168
  • Rank: Lance Bombardier
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
  • Unit/Ship: 231st Brigade, 'D' Battery
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death: 20
  • Date of Death: 31.05.1918
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Fouquires Churchyard Extension
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: III.C.11.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address:
  • Occupation:
  • Mother:

    Christina Donaldson, 192 High St, Auchterarder

  • Father:

    James Donaldson

  • Siblings:

    Joseph, James & John

  • Spouse:
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More about William Donaldson

For reasons unknown William was not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour. William was the brother of Pte Joseph Donaldson, S/41994, 1/4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, who was killed in action between 26.10.1918 & 29.10.1918.

Information supplied by Gary Thomson

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