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We remember William Shirlaw
We remember William Shirlaw
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1901
location
93 Castle Street
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5504502
1901
1911
location
9 Cathedral Street
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:5504465
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:5495381
5th May 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
167333
Royal Engineers
257 Tunnelling Company
Source:4017377
1916 - 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5496237
7th November 1916
1917
appointments
fitter in 257th tunnelling company
Source:5495787
1st April 1917
1917
location
18 Weaver Street
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5495954
1917
1921
awards
British War Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5495176
14th October 1921
1921
awards
victory Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5495176
14th October 1921
1922
marriage
Isabella nairn
Source:5494501
22nd September 1922
1929
children
Isabella shirlaw
Source:5494501
24th December 1929
children
Andrew shirlaw
Source:5494501
children
William shirlaw
Source:5494501
employment
metal lathe turner
Source:5495016
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:5495381
service
British Army
Sapper
167333
Royal Engineers
Source:4017377
1945
death
Not War Related
Brain haemorrhage
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6157315
Source:5495954
18th April 1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Shirlaw |
| Source | 4017377 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Weaver Street | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| 9 Cathedral Street | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 93 Castle Street | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 167333 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 167333 | Royal Engineers | 257 Tunnelling Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| victory Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella shirlaw | daughter | 24th December 1929 | |
| William shirlaw | son | ||
| Andrew shirlaw | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth McKeachie | mother | ||
| William shirlaw | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella nairn | wife | 22nd September 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-03 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-05 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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William Shirlaw birth certificateA copy of the original birth certificate
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military historyThis shows my great grandfather served in the Royal Engineers and mentions the 257th Tunnelling Company.Contributed by:
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tunnellers photoThis describes how the tunnellers were perceived by other members of the Armed Forces.Contributed by:
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William shirlaw death certificate part 1William shirlaw died in 1945 of a brain tumour.Contributed by:
fiona8712
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Shirlaw birth certificate | fiona8712 | |
| military history | fiona8712 | |
| medical history | fiona8712 | |
| medals issued | fiona8712 | |
| enlistment record | fiona8712 | |
| trade and special qualifications | fiona8712 | |
| statement as to disability | fiona8712 | |
| casualty form | fiona8712 | |
| 1911 Census | fiona8712 | |
| 1901 census | fiona8712 | |
| tunnellers photo | fiona8712 | |
| William shirlaw | fiona8712 | |
| William shirlaw death certificate part 1 | fiona8712 |
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