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We remember Harry Wilson
We remember Harry Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
James Wilson
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1886
1888
sibling
Mary Ann Wilson
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1888
1890
sibling
William Wilson
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1890
1893
sibling
George Wilson
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1893
1894
1901
location
High Street, Leslie, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8479989
1901
1911
employment
Joiner
Henry Archibald
Leslie, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8479980
20th February 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
1435
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8479980
20th February 1911
1911
location
High Street West, Leslie, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8479980
20th February 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
1435
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8479977
2nd May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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2nd May 1915 - 24th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8479977
23rd May 1915
1915
discharge
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25th November 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2nd Air Mechanic
Royal Flying Corps
1 T.D.S.
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28th November 1915
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
1st Air Mechanic
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8479969
1st April 1917
1918
service
British Army
Air Mechanic Class 1
14082
Royal Air Force
Source:8479969
1st April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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26th October 1918
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
L. A. C. (Electrician)
14082
Royal Air Force
Source:8479969
1st January 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8479969
30th April 1920
employment
Electrician
W Barton
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:8479969
service
British Army
Private
1435
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
3/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8479980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 4809533 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street West, Leslie, Fife | United Kingdom | known 20th February 1911 | ||
| High Street, Leslie, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 1 T.D.S. | 2nd Air Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 1st Air Mechanic | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 14082 | Royal Air Force | L. A. C. (Electrician) | ||
| British Army | 14082 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 1435 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 1435 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 1435 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 3/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen | mother | ||
| William Wilson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Wilson | brother | 1886 | |
| Mary Ann Wilson | sister | 1888 | |
| William Wilson | brother | 1890 | |
| George Wilson | brother | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-28 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of the 1/7th Royal Highlanders | Fife3190 |
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