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We remember William Ross
We remember William Ross
Timeline
Timeline
1859
sibling
John Ross
Source:9295610
1859
1862
sibling
Flora Ross
Source:9295610
1862
1867
sibling
Catherine Ross
Source:9295610
1867
1869
birth
Portree, Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9295589
Source:9295582
12th September 1869
1874
sibling
Angus Ross
Source:9295610
1874
1881
dates
Age 11
Source:9295610
3rd April 1881
1881
location
6 Bosville Terrace, Portree, Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9295610
3rd April 1881
1888
children
Anna Ross
Source:9295676
1888
1891
dates
Age 22
Source:9295662
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Bootmaker
Portree, Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9295662
5th April 1891
1891
location
Bosville Terrace, Mill Road, Portree, Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9295662
5th April 1891
1900
children
John Ross
Source:9295676
1900
1901
dates
Age 31
Source:9295676
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Shoemaker
Portree, Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9295676
31st March 1901
1901
location
7 Wentworth Street, Portree, Skye, Invernesshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9295676
31st March 1901
1914
employment
Shoemaker
Portree, Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9295589
1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9295589
19th February 1915 - 17th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 45
Source:9295589
17th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
402
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9295589
17th May 1915
marriage
Mary A Ross
Source:9295676
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
402
Cameron Highlanders
Source:3830440
1915
death
Killed in Action
When CSM Ross charged the Southern Breastwork Trench four Germans surrendered. One fired on CSM Ross killing him. D Company soldiers killed all the Germans in the trench.
Festubert, Pas de Calais
France
Source:7483256
Source:9295589
17th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 41 & 42
Source:7483256
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Ross |
| Source | 3830440 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bosville Terrace, Portree, Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 7 Wentworth Street, Portree, Skye, Invernesshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Bosville Terrace, Mill Road, Portree, Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 402 | Cameron Highlanders | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 402 | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Company Serjeant Major |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Ross | daughter | 1888 | |
| John Ross | son | 1900 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ross | father | ||
| Mary MacCowan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ross | brother | 1859 | |
| Flora Ross | sister | 1862 | |
| Catherine Ross | sister | 1867 | |
| Angus Ross | brother | 1874 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Ross | wife |
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Communities
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 | david37172 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL & TARTAN | david37172 |
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