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William Berwick Patterson

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William's Medal Index Card courtesy of WFA

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
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  • Rank: Captain (Temporary Commission)
  • Service Occupation: Doctor
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  • Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps
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Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/09/1887
  • Place of Birth:
  • Address: 29 Constitution Street, Dundee
  • Occupation: Physician
  • Mother:

    Jemima Patterson née Brough

  • Father:

    James Patterson

  • Siblings:

    James/John? & George

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  • Age at Death: 64
  • Date of Death: 20/12/1951
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More about William Berwick Patterson

Captain Patterson was wounded on 15th September 1915 when he was hit by a bullet. He also kept notes of his work with amputations throughout his experience as an Army Doctor.

William was the brother of Sgt George Oudney Patterson, 4543, 17th Battalion London Regiment, who was killed in action 15.09.1916.

Information kindly supplied by Christine Johnston

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