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We remember William Wilson
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Sarah Mcalonie
Source:9025529
1879
1880
sibling
Eliza Jane Mcalonie
Source:7484590
23rd August 1880
1883
sibling
Annie Mcalonie
Source:9025529
1883
1884
1891
sibling
Martin Wilson Mcalonie
Source:7484590
22nd June 1891
1897
sibling
David Wilson Mcalonie
Source:7484590
19th July 1897
1901
location
109 Hutcheson Street, Maryhill, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9025529
1901
1909
marriage
Jeanie Ramsay Ferguson
Source:9025499
26th February 1909 - 16th May 1915
1910
children
John Mcalonie Wilson
Source:9025518
17th July 1910
1911
location
24 Stone Row, Temple
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9025482
2nd April 1911
1914
children
William Mcalonie Wilson
Source:9025557
28th January 1914
1914
employment
Contractors Labourer
Source:9025557
28th January 1914
1914
location
57 Netherton, Temple, Anniesland, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9025579
1st September 1914
1914
enlistment
Caterham
United Kingdom
Source:9025579
8th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
10890
Scots Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:9025579
8th September 1914 - 25th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
10890
Scots Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:9025579
26th March 1915 - 16th May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9025579
26th March 1915 - 16th May 1915
employment
Carter
Robinson and Dunn Timber Merchants
Temple, Anniesland, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9025410
employment
Mill Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9025529
1915
death
Killed in Action
Festubert
France
Source:7484590
Source:9025579
16th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel No 4. Stone B
Source:9025573
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Hutcheson Street, Maryhill, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 24 Stone Row, Temple | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 57 Netherton, Temple, Anniesland, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10890 | Scots Guards | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10890 | Scots Guards | 3rd Battalion | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mcalonie Wilson | son | 17th July 1910 | |
| William Mcalonie Wilson | son | 28th January 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth McAlonie | mother | ||
| John McAlonie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah McAlonie | sister | 1879 | |
| Annie McAlonie | sister | 1883 | |
| Martin Wilson McAlonie | brother | 22nd June 1891 | |
| David Wilson McAlonie | brother | 19th July 1897 | |
| Eliza Jane McAlonie | sister | 23rd August 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanie Ramsay Ferguson | wife | 26th February 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black with Grey Tips |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-01 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Private William WilsonPrivate William Wilson in full ceremonial uniform of the Scots Guards.
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William Wilson's ObituaryWilliam Willson's obituary as printed on page 5 of the Evening Times on 1st June 1916.Contributed by:
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Medal Index Card of Private William WilsonMedal Index Card of Private William Wilson detailing his service/campaign medalsContributed by:
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Irelands Memorial Records 1914 to 1918 (page 359).This roll of honour was complied by the Committee of the Irish War Memorial. It lists over 9000 men of Irish birth or residence at the time of their death, who served and died during the Great War.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, FrancePte William Wilson is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial France. Panel 4 Stone BContributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, FranceSoldiers of the Scots Guards commemorated on panel 4 of the Le Touret Memorial, France.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, FranceLe Touret Memorial, France where Pte William Wilson is commemorated.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, FranceLe Touret Memorial, France where Pte William Wilson is commemorated.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, FranceLe Touret Memorial, France where Pte William Wilson is commemorated.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, FranceLe Touret Memorial, France where Pte William Wilson is commemorated.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, FranceLe Touret Memorial, France where Pte William Wilson is commemorated.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, FranceLe Touret Memorial, France where Pte William Wilson is commemorated.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jonathan86294 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Battle of Festubert | Jonathan86294 | |
| 1911 Census Record | Jonathan86294 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Jonathan86294 | |
| 1901 Census Record | Jonathan86294 | |
| Birth Certificate of William McAlonie Wilson | Jonathan86294 | |
| Battalion Diary of the 2nd Scots Guards | Jonathan86294 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William Wilson | Jonathan86294 | |
| William Wilson's Obituary | Jonathan86294 | |
| Medal Index Card of Private William Wilson | Jonathan86294 | |
| Irelands Memorial Records 1914 to 1918 (page 359). | Jonathan86294 | |
| Private William Wilson CWGC Information. | Jonathan86294 | |
| Private William Wilson CWGC Information. | Jonathan86294 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France | Jonathan86294 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France | Jonathan86294 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France | Jonathan86294 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France | Jonathan86294 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France | Jonathan86294 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France | Jonathan86294 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France | Jonathan86294 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, France | Jonathan86294 |
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