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We remember William Mckenna
We remember William Mckenna
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Elizabeth Mckenna
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1882
1884
sibling
Margaret Mckenna
Source:9595908
1884
1887
1889
sibling
Jane M B Mckenna
Source:9595897
1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9595897
5th April 1891
1891
location
9 Dick Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9595897
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9595908
31st March 1901
1901
location
298 North Woodside Rd, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9595908
31st March 1901
1915
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9595471
October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
201428
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
5/6th Battalion
Source:9595852
October 1915 - 23rd October 1918
1918
dates
Age 31
Source:9595744
23rd October 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9595471
23rd October 1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9595802
events
War Gratuity
Pensions and Gratuities
The war gratuity for this soldier was paid for 36 months qualifying service and indicates enlistment in the month from 24 October 1915. (calculation thanks to //wargratuity.uk)
Source:9595852
marriage
Caroline Ada McKenna
Source:9595852
service
British Army
Private
9980
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
5th Battalion
Source:9595823
1918
death
Killed in Action
Buried at Ovillers Communal Cemetery, Commune: SOLESMES, France. British Army Trench Map ref. 57b.E24.c.45.30. This is close to where the battalion was in action on 22/23 October 1918.
Ovillers, Solesmes
France
Source:9595471
Source:9595744
23rd October 1918
burial
St. Souplet
Ovillers Communal Cemetery, Commune: SOLESMES, France. British Army Trench Map ref. 57b.E24.c.45.30. This is close to where the battalion was in action on 22/23 October 1918.
France
I.E.11
Source:9595744
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Mckenna, |
| Source | 9595802 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 North Woodside Rd, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Dick Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9980 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 201428 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 5/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McKenna | mother | ||
| Thomas McKenna | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane M B McKenna | sister | 1889 | |
| Elizabeth McKenna | sister | 1882 | |
| Margaret McKenna | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Ada McKenna | wife |
Media
Media
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Private William McKennaWilliam in uniform. (Photograph uploaded on behalf of great grandson David)
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Grave of Private William McKennaPhotograph of the grave by great grandson David.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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Joanna64499 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| 1891 Scotland Census | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 Scotland Census | Joanna64499 | |
| War Diary 5/6 Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 1918 Oct. - 1919 Oct. | Joanna64499 | |
| The Scottish National War Memorial | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William McKenna | Joanna64499 | |
| Grave of Private William McKenna | Joanna64499 |
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