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We remember William Lindsay
We remember William Lindsay
Timeline
Timeline
1906
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:5493528
3rd January 1906
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2667017
14th August 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Hospital Lists ; List of wounded, not previously notified as wounded.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5513835
21st September 1914
1915
discharge
Source:2667017
26th July 1915
service
British Army
Private
7355
Cameron Highlanders
1 st Battalion
Source:5513894
service
British Army
Private
7355
Cameron Highlanders
3rd Battalion
Source:9089747
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Lindsay |
| Source | 2667017 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7355 | Cameron Highlanders | 1 st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7355 | Cameron Highlanders | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-01-03 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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William LindsayWilliam Lindsay in India while serving with the 2nd Bt Cameron Highlanders prior to WW1
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Cameron Hlndr wounded including William LindsayPicture of Cameron Highlander wounded thought to be taken at hospital in UK. Picture backing is Cameron Highlander Association post cardContributed by:
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Roll G/71 Silver War BadgeCopy of Roll G/71 "Roll of Individuals Entitled to the "War Badge"Contributed by:
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The Scotsman 27 Oct 1914Image of Scotsman Paper listing wounded reported in various hospitals. Report date 21 Sep. 1914Contributed by:
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Roll British War and Victory MedalsImage of Cameron Highlanders medal rollContributed by:
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Cameron Highlanders Cap BadgeCameron Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Lindsay.Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Lindsay.Contributed by:
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Silver War Badge - ActualThe Silver War Badge awarded to William Lindsay. Number on reverse matches number on SWB RollContributed by:
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Medal CollectionNote : 1914 Star missing Clasp awarded for awarded for being under fire between 5 August and 22 November 1914Contributed by:
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Letter from Highlanders Re enlistmentLetter from Highlander HQ about enlistment records.Contributed by:
Gordon6196
Communities
Communities
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Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders- 1st BattalionMore about Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders- 1st Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Lindsay | Gordon6196 | |
| Cameron Hlndr wounded including William Lindsay | Gordon6196 | |
| Roll G/71 Silver War Badge | Gordon6196 | |
| The Scotsman 27 Oct 1914 | Gordon6196 | |
| Roll British War and Victory Medals | Gordon6196 | |
| Cameron Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge - Actual | Gordon6196 | |
| Dogtag | Gordon6196 | |
| Medal Collection | Gordon6196 | |
| Letter from Highlanders Re enlistment | Gordon6196 |
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