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We remember William Mcarthur
We remember William Mcarthur
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1917
employment
distillery manager
Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9596030
1917
1917
enlistment
Elgin, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9596030
25th June 1917
service
British Army
Private
204598
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:2743268
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9596030
1918
death
Died of wounds
Crossen Camp
Germany
Source:7468628
Source:9596030
5th May 1918
burial
Brandenburg
Germany
Source:7468628
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Mcarthur |
| Source | 2743268 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 204598 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth McArthur | mother | ||
| William McArthur | 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 | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. McArthur | Rab116328 |
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