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William Wilson

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William Wilson (image courtesy of Operation Picture Me, findagrave.com)

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 12.06.1917
  • Place of enlistment: Perth
  • Service no: S/42155
  • Rank: Private
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  • Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
  • Unit/Ship: 8th Battalion,
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death: 18
  • Date of Death: 24.04.1918
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoingt
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: I.A.19.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12.06.1899
  • Place of Birth: Carnoustie
  • Address: 14 Forest Park Rd, Dundee
  • Occupation: Apprentice Joiner, Masterton & McGregor, Perth
  • Mother:

    Helen Cowe Wislon, “Elenlea” Perth Rd, Scone

  • Father:

    William Wison, “Elenlea” Perth Rd, Scone

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