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We remember William Anderson Douglas
We remember William Anderson Douglas
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1909
employment
Manager Electrical Department
James Gray and Son
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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1909 - 1914
service
British Army
Royal Scots
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service
British Army
Captain
Royal Scots
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1916
death
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24th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Anderson |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Douglas |
| Source | 7375306 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Scots | ||||
| British Army | Royal Scots | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Baillie Donald | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Institution of Electrical Engineers WWI Roll of HonourMore about Institution of Electrical Engineers WWI Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IET blog - W A Douglas | Janet2378 |
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