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We remember William Petrie
We remember William Petrie
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
David Petrie
Source:9521339
1889
1891
sibling
John Petrie
Source:9521339
1891
1894
1894
location
21 Southesk Terrace, Brechin, Angus
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9521285
5th April 1894
1897
sibling
Marion Petrie
Source:9521339
1897
1900
sibling
Robert Petrie
Source:9521339
1900
1901
location
9 Whytes Buildings, Montrose Street, Brechin, Angus
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9521339
1901
1915
employment
Papermill Worker
Brechin, Angus
United Kingdom
Source:9490880
1915
1915
enlistment
Brechin, Angus
United Kingdom
Source:9490880
27th January 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
16883
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st
Source:9490880
13th October 1917 - 18th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
16883
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st
Source:9490880
19th January 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to left forearm.
Compound fracture and ulnar paralysis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9490880
28th March 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9490880
19th September 1918
1918
location
25 High Street, Brechin, Angus
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9521288
28th November 1918
service
British Army
Private
16883
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st
Source:9490880
1918
death
Not War Related
Brechin
United Kingdom
Source:9490880
Source:9521288
28th November 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Petrie |
| Source | 3490206 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Southesk Terrace, Brechin, Angus | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1894 | |
| 25 High Street, Brechin, Angus | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th November 1918 | |
| 9 Whytes Buildings, Montrose Street, Brechin, Angus | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16883 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 16883 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st | Private | |
| British Army | 16883 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Petrie | father | ||
| Marion McLean | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Petrie | brother | 1889 | |
| John Petrie | brother | 1891 | |
| Marion Petrie | sister | 1897 | |
| Robert Petrie | brother | 1900 |
Media
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Maison Dieu Church MemorialMemorial originally in Maison Dieu Church, Brechin. Now in Brechin Cathedral, Church Lane, Brechin.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Maison Dieu Church Memorial | Grant34272 |
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