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We remember William Watson Smith
We remember William Watson Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7050166
1892
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4179471
24th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Gordon Highlanders
11th Battalion
Source:7050166
18th October 1916
education
Student of Law 1914-15
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9035701
education
Maggieknockater School, Banffshire
Maggieknockater, Banffshire
United Kingdom
Source:9035701
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Gordon Highlanders
9th Battalion
Source:4179471
location
The School House, Maggyknockater, Dufftown, Banffshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7050166
1916
death
Died of wounds
No.2 Red Cross Hospital, Rouen
France
Source:7050166
Source:9035701
18th October 1916
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Officers, B. 1. 37.
Source:7050166
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Watson |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4179471 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School House, Maggyknockater, Dufftown, Banffshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 11th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 9th Battalion | Temporary Second Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Anne Ironside Smith | mother | ||
| T. Macaulay Smith | father |
Media
Media
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Front ViewCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire where William Watson Smith is honoured.
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Side ViewCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire where William Watson Smith is honoured.Contributed by:
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Close-UpCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire where William Watson Smith is honoured.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the type which would have been worn by William Watson Smith.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 1St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where William Smith is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 2St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where William Smith is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 3St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where William Smith is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 4St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where William Smith is honoured and buried.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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St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, FranceMore about St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
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Gordon Highlanders - 11th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 11th Battalion
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Gordon Highlanders - 9th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 9th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
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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 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 4 | Vincent96527 |
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