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We remember William Morrison
We remember William Morrison
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:5476635
23rd July 1918
service
British Army
Private
27902
Scottish Rifles
Source:3141642
service
British Army
Private
27902
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Source:5476635
service
British Army
Private
27902
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Source:7071806
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7071806
Source:5476635
23rd July 1918
burial
Aisne
France
Source:7071806
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Morrison |
| Source | 3141642 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27902 | Scottish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 27902 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Private | ||
| British Army | 27902 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gordon | mother | ||
| William Morrison | father |
Media
Media
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Soissons Memorial, Aisne, FranceSoissons Memorial, Aisne, France where William Morrison is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap BadgeCameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Morrison.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 10th BattalionMore about Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 10th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander205 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Morrison Statutory Death record from Scotlands People | Alexander205 | |
| William Morrison Birth | Alexander205 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William in uniform | Alexander205 | |
| Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France | Vincent96527 | |
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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