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We remember William Chalmers
We remember William Chalmers
Timeline
Timeline
1915
dates
Age 27
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15th June 1915
1915
enlistment
Leven, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:6248452
15th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
6600
Royal Field Artillery
3/2nd Highland Brigade
Source:6248452
15th June 1915 - 2nd July 1915
1915
location
2 Shorehead, St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:6248452
15th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
6600
Royal Field Artillery
3/2nd Highland Brigade
Source:6248452
2nd July 1915 - 27th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
6600
Royal Field Artillery
3/2nd Highland Brigade
Source:6248452
27th March 1916 - 4th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
6600
Royal Field Artillery
B/5 Reserve Brigade
Source:6248452
4th April 1916 - 11th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6248452
4th April 1916 - 22nd September 1917
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
635890
Royal Field Artillery
256th Brigade
Source:6248452
11th April 1916 - 23rd September 1917
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
635890
Royal Field Artillery
attached to 25th Anti-Aircraft Battery
Source:6248452
4th June 1916 - 23rd June 1916
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
635890
Royal Field Artillery
Clearing House
Source:6248452
23rd September 1917 - 18th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Diphtheria
Hospital/Institution
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17th October 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
635890
Royal Field Artillery
4a Command Depot, Ripon
Source:6248452
18th October 1917 - 1st December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
635890
Royal Field Artillery
4 Reserve Brigade
Source:6248452
1st December 1917 - 30th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
635890
Royal Field Artillery
BEF France Base Depot
Source:6248452
30th December 1917 - 4th January 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6248452
30th December 1917 - 20th January 1919
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
635890
Royal Field Artillery
162nd Brigade
Source:6248452
4th January 1918 - 17th February 1919
1919
discharge
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17th February 1919
1919
location
43 North Castle Street, St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:6248452
17th February 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Chalmers |
| Source | 5099631 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Shorehead, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | known 15th June 1915 | ||
| 43 North Castle Street, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | known 17th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6600 | Royal Field Artillery | 3/2nd Highland Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 6600 | Royal Field Artillery | 3/2nd Highland Brigade | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 6600 | Royal Field Artillery | 3/2nd Highland Brigade | Acting Serjeant | |
| British Army | 6600 | Royal Field Artillery | B/5 Reserve Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 635890 | Royal Field Artillery | Clearing House | Gunner | |
| British Army | 635890 | Royal Field Artillery | 4a Command Depot, Ripon | Gunner | |
| British Army | 635890 | Royal Field Artillery | 4 Reserve Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 635890 | Royal Field Artillery | BEF France Base Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 635890 | Royal Field Artillery | 162nd Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 635890 | Royal Field Artillery | 256th Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 635890 | Royal Field Artillery | attached to 25th Anti-Aircraft Battery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| W | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-14 | 5'7" |
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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
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