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We remember William Robertson Paterson
We remember William Robertson Paterson
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Alex Paterson
Source:9538925
6th April 1893
1895
1896
sibling
Catherine Paterson
Source:9538925
1896
1902
sibling
Robert Lamb Paterson
Source:9538925
3rd January 1902
1910
location
102 Kenmure Road, Pollockshields, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9538925
1910 - 1917
1911
employment
Grocer
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9538925
1911 - 1915
service
British Army
Private
S/15328
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:3422610
1917
death
Killed in Action
Died in the Arras Offensive
Arras
France
Source:3422610
4th May 1917
burial
Arras
France
Source:3422610
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robertson |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Paterson |
| Source | 3422610 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Kenmure Road, Pollockshields, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | 1910 - 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/15328 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Robertson | mother | ||
| William Barron Paterson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Paterson | brother | 6th April 1893 | |
| Catherine Paterson | sister | 1896 | |
| Robert Lamb Paterson | brother | 3rd January 1902 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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1895 Birth William Robertson PatersonWilliam Robertson Paterson was born on 14 February 1895 at 4 Victoria Place, Mount Florida, Glasgow. He was the son of Willam Barrron Paterson, master grocer, and Elizabeth Paterson, maiden surname Robertson.
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1917 Grave William Robertson PatersonGrave of William Robertson Paterson in Faubourg D'Amiens CemeteryContributed by:
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Extract from 1911 CensusIn 1911, William Robertson Paterson was living in Pollockshields, Glasgow Govan at 102 Kenmure Road, with his father and mother, William and Elizabeth, and siblings Alex, Catherine and Robert. William (junior) is a Grocer's Assistant.Contributed by:
Alistair25689
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1895 Birth William Robertson Paterson | Alistair25689 | |
| 1917 Grave William Robertson Paterson | Alistair25689 | |
| Extract from 1911 Census | Alistair25689 |
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