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We remember William Alexander Masterton
We remember William Alexander Masterton
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Forfar, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9627501
Source:8580486
8th August 1893
1901
location
26 North Street, Forfar, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8580486
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8580486
31st July 1901
1914
marriage
Anna Bella Masterton nee Petrie
Source:8580491
20th February 1914
1914
marriage
Annabella Petrie
Source:9627501
20th February 1914
1914
children
Janet Petrie Masterton
Source:8580491
22nd July 1914
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:8580491
3rd December 1915
1915
employment
Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist
Local Telegraph Office
Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8580491
3rd December 1915
1915
enlistment
Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8580491
3rd December 1915
1915
location
31 John Street, Forfar, Forfarshire (Angus) Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8580491
3rd December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
151892
Royal Engineers
Signal Depot (Fenny Stratford Buckinghamshire)
Source:8580491
17th February 1916 - 22nd April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
151892
Royal Engineers
Base Signal Depot (Rouen France)
Source:8580491
23rd April 1916 - 4th May 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8580491
25th April 1916 - 21st March 1919
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
151892
Royal Engineers
36th Signal Company
Source:8580491
5th May 1916 - 19th April 1919
1916
children
Isabella Clark Masterton
Source:8580491
9th September 1916
1916
appointments
Telegraphist (Office)
Source:8580491
1st November 1916 - 31st May 1917
1917
appointments
Telegraphist (Office) Proficient
Source:8580491
1st May 1917 - 19th April 1919
1919
dates
Age 25
Source:8580491
17th March 1919
1919
location
1 Rosebury Place, Dundee Road, Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8580491
23rd March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8580491
19th April 1919
1930
marriage
Ann Davie
Source:9627501
1930
1954
marriage
Florence McConnell
Source:9627501
1954
1966
death
11A Ludgate, Alloa
United Kingdom
Source:9627501
18th September 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alexander |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Masterton |
| Source | 8580491 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rosebury Place, Dundee Road, Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd March 1919 | |
| 26 North Street, Forfar, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 31 John Street, Forfar, Forfarshire (Angus) Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 151892 | Royal Engineers | Signal Depot (Fenny Stratford Buckinghamshire) | Sapper | |
| British Army | 151892 | Royal Engineers | Base Signal Depot (Rouen France) | Sapper | |
| British Army | 151892 | Royal Engineers | 36th Signal Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Petrie Masterton | daughter | 22nd July 1914 | |
| Isabella Clark Masterton | daughter | 9th September 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Masterton | father | ||
| Margaret Hanton | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Bella Masterton nee Petrie | wife | 20th February 1914 | |
| Annabella Petrie | wife | 20th February 1914 | |
| Ann Davie | wife | 1930 | |
| Florence McConnell | wife | 1954 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-03 | 5'3" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Masterton Family | Gordon19630 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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