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We remember William Gordon
We remember William Gordon
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1914
employment
painter
Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9603270
1914
1914
enlistment
Elgin, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9603270
September 1914
hospitalisation
wounded + gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9603270
service
British Army
Private
2535
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:1391782
service
British Army
Corporal
265869
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:1391782
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9603270
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Gordon |
| Source | 1391782 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2535 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 265869 | Seaforth Highlanders | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Gordon | mother | ||
| Alexander Gordon | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cpl. Gordon | Rab116328 |
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Stories
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