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We remember William Robertson
We remember William Robertson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1898
sibling
James Robertson
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30th April 1898
1918
enlistment
Inverness
United Kingdom
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June 1918
employment
Ploughman
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service
British Army
Private
S/33631
Royal Highlanders
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service
British Army
Private
S/27779
Seaforth Highlanders
7th Battalion
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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location
Lynes Farm, Knockando, Moray
United Kingdom
parents address
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Robertson |
| Source | 3780901 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynes Farm, Knockando, Moray | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/33631 | Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/27779 | Seaforth Highlanders | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Jane Robertson | mother | ||
| William Robertson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Robertson | brother | 30th April 1898 |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Robertson.
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Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 7th BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 7th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - James Robertson - Brother | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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