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We remember William Bisset Donaldson
We remember William Bisset Donaldson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1896
location
14, Tweed Place, Galashiels
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5498951
29th February 1896 - 10th November 1899
1897
sibling
George Wilson Donaldson
Source:5498951
8th December 1897
1899
sibling
John Donaldson
Source:5498951
21st October 1899
1899
location
35, Kirkbrae, Galashiels
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5498951
10th November 1899 - 5th August 1914
1902
sibling
James Scott Donaldson
Source:5498951
4th June 1902
1904
sibling
Peter Braid Donaldson
Source:5498951
23rd May 1904
1912
employment
Turner
Keddes Gordon and Co
Rosebank Street, Galashiels
United Kingdom
Source:5498951
1912 - 4th August 1914
1913
sibling
Andrew Wilson Donaldson
Source:5498951
13th June 1913
1913
dates
Age 17
Source:5498951
17th November 1913
1913
enlistment
Galashiels
United Kingdom
Source:5498951
17th November 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
6591
Kings' Own Scottish Borderers Territorial Force
4th
Source:5498951
17th November 1913 - 17th July 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:5498951
20th May 1915 - 17th July 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to right foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:5498951
12th July 1915 - 17th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:5498951
17th July 1915
service
British Army
Private
6591
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:1667655
1915
death
Died of wounds
During action at Gallipoli on 12 July 1915 wounded. Transfer through clearing station to Hs Asturias. Enroute to Alexandria he succumbed to his injuries.
HS Asturias
Egypt
Source:7028270
Source:5498951
17th July 1915
burial
Grave/Memorial Reference: K. 126.
Cemetery: ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY
Egypt
Source:7028270
Source:5498951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Bisset |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Donaldson |
| Source | 7028270 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Tweed Place, Galashiels | United Kingdom | parents address | 29th February 1896 - 10th November 1899 | |
| 35, Kirkbrae, Galashiels | United Kingdom | parents address | 10th November 1899 - 5th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6591 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 6591 | Kings' Own Scottish Borderers Territorial Force | 4th | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella A Donaldson | mother | ||
| Peter Braid Donaldson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Wilson Donaldson | brother | 8th December 1897 | |
| John Donaldson | brother | 21st October 1899 | |
| James Scott Donaldson | brother | 4th June 1902 | |
| Peter Braid Donaldson | brother | 23rd May 1904 | |
| Andrew Wilson Donaldson | brother | 13th June 1913 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen13263 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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