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We remember William Neilson
We remember William Neilson
Timeline
Timeline
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1960
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Neilson |
| Source | 8643087 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | County of London Yeomanry | Captain | |||
| British Army | Hussars | Brigadier General |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| MC DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David William Henry Neilson | son | 1st November 1914 | |
| Jonathan Arthur Neilson | son | 16th December 1915 | |
| Nigel Fraser Neilson | son | 15th December 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexina Guthrie Fraser | mother | ||
| William Neilson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Frances Alice Anson | wife | 9th October 1913 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry | Carainn6989 | |
| The London Gazette | Carainn6989 | |
| The VC and DSO | Carainn6989 |
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