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We remember William Ross
We remember William Ross
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
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1886
1915
enlistment
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5th October 1915
1918
discharge
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5th April 1918
service
British Army
Private
23097
Highland Light Infantry
16th Battalion
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Ross |
| Source | 3830381 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23097 | Highland Light Infantry | 16th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Ross.
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Ross.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Ross.Contributed by:
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Ross.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Highland Light Infantry - 16th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 16th Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Glasgow Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Highland Light Infantry - Victory and British War Medals | Vincent96527 | |
| 16th Battalion History - Long Long Trail Website | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
Stories
Stories
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