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We remember William George Shiach
We remember William George Shiach
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4011967
2nd May 1915
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
2759
Gordon Highlanders
7th Battalion
Source:7021551
16th November 1916
enlistment
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
Source:8748141
service
British Army
Private
2759
Gordon Highlanders
Source:4011967
1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:7021551
Source:8748141
16th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
IV. D. 29
Source:7021551
sibling
Alexander Shiach
Source:9476212
sibling
Constance Shiach Or Dunbar
Source:9476212
sibling
Mary Jane Shiach Or Stewart
Source:9476212
location
Tominaughty, Craigellachie, Banffshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7021551
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Shiach |
| Source | 8748141 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tominaughty, Craigellachie, Banffshire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2759 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 2759 | Gordon Highlanders | 7th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Shiach | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Shiach | brother | ||
| Constance Shiach or Dunbar | sister | ||
| Mary Jane Shiach or Stewart | sister |
Media
Media
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Front ViewCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire, Scotland where William Shiach is honoured.
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Side ViewCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire, Scotland where William Shiach is honoured.Contributed by:
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Close-UpCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire, Scotland where William Shiach is honoured.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge as would have been worn by William Shiach.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France - 1Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France where William Shiach is buried.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France - 2Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France where William Shiach is buried.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France - 3Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France where William Shiach is buried.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Shiach.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Craigellachie War Memorial, Morayshire - CompleteMore about Craigellachie War Memorial, Morayshire - Complete
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Gordon Highlanders - 7th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 7th Battalion
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, FranceMore about Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France
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Boharm War Memorial, Banffshire, Scotland.More about Boharm War Memorial, Banffshire, Scotland.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | George19803 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | George19803 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | George19803 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish War Memorials Website | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Craigellachie War Memorial - Front View | Vincent96527 | |
| Craigellachie War Memorial - Side View | Vincent96527 | |
| Craigellachie War Memorial - Close-Up | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 |
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