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We remember William Houston
We remember William Houston
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9556184
1899
service
British Army
Private
29451
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:1976484
service
British Army
Private
S/20757
Royal Highlanders
Source:1976484
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:9556184
28th March 1918
burial
France
Source:9556184
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Houston |
| Source | 1976484 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 29451 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | S/20757 | Royal Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| James Hoatson | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 Transcription | Nicky960 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | john14663 | |
| ICRC | john14663 |
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