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We remember William Gordon
We remember William Gordon
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1908
enlistment
Fort George, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9603278
15th January 1908
1914
employment
regular soldier
United Kingdom
Source:9603278
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
10547
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:1391774
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9603278
1915
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7038577
Source:9603278
25th April 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7038577
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Gordon |
| Source | 1391774 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10547 | Seaforth Highlanders | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Gordon | mother | ||
| James Gordon | father |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt. William Chisholm Gordon | Rab116328 |
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