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We remember William Paterson
We remember William Paterson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Barbara Paterson
Source:9603907
1880
1882
1885
sibling
Jessie Paterson
Source:9603907
1885
1886
sibling
Kate Paterson
Source:9603907
1886
1888
sibling
Ida Or Ina Paterson
Source:9603907
1888
1889
sibling
Mary Paterson
Source:9603907
1889
1892
sibling
John Paterson
Source:9603907
1892
1902
enlistment
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
Source:9603907
20th November 1902
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9603907
25th January 1915 - 25th September 1915
employment
Labourer
Source:9603907
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
8789
Gordon Highlanders
Source:3422428
service
British Army
Corporal
8789
Gordon Highlanders
2nd Battalion
Source:7068632
location
7, Grattan Place, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7068632
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7068632
Source:9603911
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 115 to 119.
Source:7068632
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Paterson |
| Source | 3422428 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Grattan Place, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8789 | Gordon Highlanders | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8789 | Gordon Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Paterson | mother | ||
| John Paterson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Paterson | brother | 1892 | |
| Barbara Paterson | sister | 1880 | |
| Jessie Paterson | sister | 1885 | |
| Kate Paterson | sister | 1886 | |
| Ida Or Ina Paterson | sister | 1888 | |
| Mary Paterson | sister | 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-11-20 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-11-20 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 1Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where William Paterson is honoured and remembered.
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Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 2Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where William Paterson is honoured and remembered.
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Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 3Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where William Paterson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Paterson.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
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Gordon Highlanders - 2nd BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 2nd Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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