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We remember William Henry Veitch Cameron
We remember William Henry Veitch Cameron
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
United Kingdom
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4th February 1883
1896
education
Marlborough College
Marlborough
United Kingdom
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January 1896 - August 1900
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1st December 1914
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Light Infantry
1st Battalion
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1914
death
Killed in Action
Festubert
France
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20th December 1914
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 37 and 38.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry Veitch |
| Initials | WHV |
| Last Name | Cameron |
| Source | 5426001 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Captain |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Ewen Cameron | father |
Media
Media
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William Henry Veitch CameronA photo of a young William HV Cameron in uniform. This photograph was taken during his service in the Boer War.
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Cameron.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 1Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where William Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 2Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where William Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 3Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where William Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 4Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where William Cameron is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Cameron.Contributed by:
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Captain William Henry Veitch CameronOriginal IWM image caption: Captain William Henry Veitch Cameron. Unit: 1st Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Death: 20 December 1914 Killed in action near Festubert Western Front. Son of Sir Ewen Cameron, K.C.M.G., and Lady Cameron. | Head portrait press cuttingContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
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Highland Light Infantry - 1st BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 1st 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough College Register 1843 - 1933 | Beverly42842 | |
| In Memoriam: The Great War - John Bain, Elegist of Lost Boys and Lost Boyhoods | Beverly42842 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: William Henry Veitch Cameron | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry Veitch Cameron | Tom62472 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Captain William Henry Veitch Cameron | James201 |
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