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We remember William Nelson
We remember William Nelson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1880
location
461 St Georges Road Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6990548
1880
1901
employment
Hackney Driver
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7655880
1901
1901
location
202 Parliamentary Road, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7655880
1901
1905
marriage
Maggie McGuire
Source:6991168
6th January 1905
1914
enlistment
Bridgeton, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6979384
18th September 1914
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7615256
25th July 1917
children
Susan Dade Nelson
Source:7615256
children
Charles Calder Nelson
Source:7615256
children
John Nelson
Source:7615256
children
William Nelson
Source:7615256
service
British Army
Private
2544
Highland Light Infantry
Source:3221358
service
British Army
Private
361572
Labour Corps
Source:3221358
service
British Army
Private
2544
52nd Division
Highland Light Infantry
Source:7615256
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6979825
1965
death
Dundee
United Kingdom
Source:7617594
28th July 1965
sibling
Charles Calder Nelson
Source:6990548
sibling
Janet Brydon Nelson
Source:6990548
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Nelson |
| Source | 3221358 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Parliamentary Road, Glasgow | United Kingdom | 1901 | ||
| 461 St Georges Road Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1880 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2544 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 361572 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 2544 | 52nd Division | Highland Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Nelson | son | ||
| William Nelson | son | ||
| Charles Calder Nelson | son | ||
| Susan Dade Nelson | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Nelson ms Dade | mother | ||
| John Nelson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Calder Nelson | brother | ||
| Janet Brydon Nelson | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie McGuire | wife | 6th January 1905 |
Media
Media
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HLI Recruitment CardThese recruitment postcards were issued to soldiers on recruitmentContributed by:
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HLI Recruitment Card ( reverse view)These cards were issued to soldiers on recruitment. This particular card was issued to William Nelson on 18th September 1914Contributed by:
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Postcard of hospital ship H.M.H.S MauretaniaThis postcard was sent by William Nelson to his mother in GlasgowContributed by:
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Reverse of H.M.H.S Mauretania postcardSent by William Nelson to his mother on arrival at Southampton from GallipoliContributed by:
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William Nelson marriage certificateCertificate of marriage between William Nelson and Maggie McGuireContributed by:
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Postcard from Rothesay to William NelsonAddressed to Pte William Nelson 2544 1/7th HLI D Company, 52 Divn C Rest Camp, EEF (Egyptian Expeditionary Force) Deir el Belah, this postcard is from his sister in law Cathie Nelson. She was married to his brother David who is believed to have served in the Cameronians. She makes reference to Maggie (William Nelson’s wife) and two of his children, Susan and Willie. He also had two other sons, John and Charles.Contributed by:
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William Nelson Family Bible EntryJohn Nelson and family List of family membersContributed by:
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Forgotten Scottish Voices from the Great WarFrontispiece of Forgotten Scottish Voices from the Great War. Author Derek Young. William Nelson is mentioned in this publication.Contributed by:
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PC sent homeThis PC was sent home to Margaret Nelson wife of William NelsonContributed by:
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Postcard from SalonikaThe PC depicts "An old Macedonian house". No evidence that William Nelson served in Salonika but may have been picked up en route to or from GallipoliContributed by:
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PC showing Flowers of Mount HermonPost card sent to daughter Susan. It reads on reverse, "From daddy, to Susie, with love."Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Nelson (#2544) | Douglas39672 | |
| HLI Recruitment Card | Douglas39672 | |
| HLI Recruitment Card ( reverse view) | Douglas39672 | |
| Postcard of hospital ship H.M.H.S Mauretania | Douglas39672 | |
| Reverse of H.M.H.S Mauretania postcard | Douglas39672 | |
| Birth Certificate- William Nelson | Douglas39672 | |
| William Nelson 1881 Census | Douglas39672 | |
| William Nelson marriage certificate | Douglas39672 | |
| Postcard from Rothesay to William Nelson | Douglas39672 | |
| William Nelson Family Bible Entry | Douglas39672 | |
| 1901 Census Transcription | Douglas39672 | |
| Forgotten Scottish Voices from the Great War | Douglas39672 | |
| PC sent home from Jaffa | Douglas39672 | |
| PC to son William from Jericho | Douglas39672 | |
| PC sent home | Douglas39672 | |
| Postcard from Salonika | Douglas39672 | |
| PC showing Flowers of Mount Hermon | Douglas39672 |
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