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We remember Wallace Campbell Paterson
We remember Wallace Campbell Paterson
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
James Speirs Anderson Paterson
Source:6159853
1890
1893
1895
sibling
Edwina Barron Paterson
Source:6159853
1895
1901
sibling
Weild A Paterson
Source:6159853
February 1901
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:6159853
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Martha Wallace Paterson
Source:6160000
23rd January 1904
1908
location
Glenkiln, 15 Belmont Drive, Giffnock, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6159830
1908 - 17th February 1916
1908
location
Glenkiln, 15 Belmont Drive, Giffnock, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6159830
1908 - 1924
1912
employment
Mining Surveyor
Source:6160003
18th December 1912
1914
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:3422560
1914
employment
Mining Engineer
Source:6160000
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
76387
Royal Engineers
Source:3422560
service
British Army
Acting Corporal 2nd
76387
Royal Engineers
Source:3422560
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
173 Tunnelling Company
Source:7653653
location
59 Stanmore Road, Cathcart, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6159853
location
Glenkiln, Giffnock, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6159830
1916
death
Killed in Action
Wallace was in a tunneling company, responsible for digging mines underneath enemy lines. Wallace was killed by an enemy mine.
Source:7248331
Source:6160008
17th February 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
The Military Secretary wrote to Wallace's Father , James S Paterson, on 27 May 1916 confirming Wallace's burial in Noeux-Les-Mines Cemetery in France.
France
Source:7248331
Source:6160006
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wallace Campbell |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Paterson |
| Source | 3422560 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Stanmore Road, Cathcart, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Glenkiln, 15 Belmont Drive, Giffnock, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | 1908 - 17th February 1916 | |
| Glenkiln, 15 Belmont Drive, Giffnock, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | 1908 - 1924 | |
| Glenkiln, Giffnock, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 76387 | Royal Engineers | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 76387 | Royal Engineers | Acting Corporal 2nd | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 173 Tunnelling Company | Second Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Speirs Paterson | father | ||
| Martha Wallace Paterson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Speirs Anderson Paterson | brother | 1890 | |
| Edwina Barron Paterson | sister | 1895 | |
| Weild A Paterson | brother | February 1901 | |
| Martha Wallace Paterson | sister | 23rd January 1904 |
Media
Media
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Death TelegramThis telegram was sent to inform Wallace's Father, James Speirs Paterson of his son's death. Addressed to Paterson, Glenkiln, Giffnock, Glasgow. "Deeply regret to inform you that Second Lieutenant W.C. Paterson R.E. was killed in action February 17th. Lord Kitchener expresses his sympathy."
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Remembered on Giffnock War MemorialWallace Campbell Paterson is recorded on Giffnock War MemorialContributed by:
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Memorial at Orchard Hill Parish Church, GiffnockWallace Campbell Paterson is also remembered on this memorial at Orchard Hill Parish Church in GiffnockContributed by:
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Photo Wallace Campbell PatersonPhoto from the Daily Record and Mail, 22 February 1916 reporting Wallace's deathContributed by:
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Photo Wallace Campbell PatersonFrom the Daily Record and Mail, 22 February 1916
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Communities
Communities
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The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great WarMore about The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great War
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 | Glen107 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census | Alistair25689 | |
| List of Mining Certificates | Alistair25689 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Telegram | Alistair25689 | |
| Remembered on Giffnock War Memorial | Alistair25689 | |
| Memorial at Orchard Hill Parish Church, Giffnock | Alistair25689 | |
| Photo Wallace Campbell Paterson | Alistair25689 | |
| Photo Wallace Campbell Paterson | Alistair25689 |
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