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We remember William Paterson
We remember William Paterson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
James Paterson
Source:9293894
1881
1882
sibling
Isabella Paterson
Source:9293894
1882
1885
sibling
Helen Paterson
Source:9293894
1885
1885
sibling
David Paterson
Source:9293894
1885
1886
1889
sibling
Stewart Paterson
Source:9293894
1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9293894
5th April 1891
1891
location
Collessie, Fife, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9293894
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Thomas Paterson
Source:9293894
1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9293898
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Railway Parcel Deliverer
Edinburgh and Northern Railway
Collessie, Fife, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9293898
31st March 1901
1901
location
Edentown, Collessie, Fife, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9293898
31st March 1901
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9293885
19th February 1915 - 16th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
1178
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9293885
16th June 1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1178
Cameron Highlanders
Source:3422450
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
1178
Cameron Highlanders
Source:3422450
1915
death
Killed in Action
During the Battle of Givenchy
Givenchy, Pas de Calais
France
Source:7482875
Source:9293885
16th June 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 41 & 42
Source:7482875
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Paterson |
| Source | 3422450 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collessie, Fife, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Edentown, Collessie, Fife, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1178 | Cameron Highlanders | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1178 | Cameron Highlanders | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1178 | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euphemia Muckersie | mother | ||
| William Paterson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Paterson | brother | 1881 | |
| Isabella Paterson | sister | 1882 | |
| Helen Paterson | sister | 1885 | |
| David Paterson | brother | 1885 | |
| Stewart Paterson | brother | 1889 | |
| Thomas Paterson | brother | 1891 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL & TARTAN | david37172 |
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