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We remember William Stewart
We remember William Stewart
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
Canada
Source:5778044
Source:7092972
10th October 1888
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
51410
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service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
51410
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
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1915
death
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8th May 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Stewart |
| Source | 5778044 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 51410 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 51410 | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Stewart | mother | ||
| William Stewart | father |
Media
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William StewartTaken in Victoria, British Columbia when William signed on. Circa 1914-1915.
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Private Wm. StewartCanadian Expeditionary Force Service #51410 Princess Patricia’s Reinforcing Draft
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6th Seaforth Highlanders, Elgin, Scotland 1908William is standing in the back row, 4th from the left. Back row: Pvt. J. Tennant, Pvt. G. Adams, Pvt. J. Dalgarno, Pvt. W. Stewart, L-Cpl. A. Roy, Pvt. S. Morrison Front row: Sergt. J. Stronach, Lieut. A. L. Ramsay, Sergt. A. G. Taylor, Sergt. W. H. McKilliganContributed by:
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William Stewart (on the left)6th Seaforth Highlanders Elgin, Scotland 1908Contributed by:
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William StewartTaken in Elgin, Scotland circa 1905 Approx. 16 years of ageContributed by:
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Princess Patricia Reinforcement DraftPostcard of the regiment taken in 1914. William is sitting in the second row from the back on the right side. He is the second man in from the right (sitting beside the soldier with a moustache)Contributed by:
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Back of post cardThe back of the post card sent to George Stewart on January 14, 1915. It reads: Dear George, we have nearly got the length of Montreal. I hoped to see you but see that Toronto is quite a bit out of the way. You will be able to pick me out of this photo. I am sitting on the right near the back. Your affect. brother BillContributed by:
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Northern Scot Newspaper 1915Notice from the Northern Scot Newspaper, Elgin Scotland. This clipping was saved by William’s mother, Isabella, for almost 50 years.Contributed by:
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Northern Scot NewspaperA clipping from the 1915 issue of the Northern Scot Newspaper.Contributed by:
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Port Alberni, British Columbia circa 1909-1911When William emigrated to Canada, he spent time in Port Alberni, B.C., where he also purchased some land. William was very athletic and liked to participate in sports. William is standing on the far right in the back row.Contributed by:
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The StewartsWilliam and Isabella (nee Grant) Stewart with their sons George (standing on chair) and William. Taken in Elgin, Scotland. Circa 1890.Contributed by:
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Saskatoon circa 1912William was a carpenter and worked on the University of Saskatchewan. Here, he attends the Labour Day Parade. William is in the front row, 5th from the left. Standing directly behind him is his brother George.Contributed by:
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Elizabeth Jane StewartThis is William’s sister Elizabeth Jane (Jean) and her husband George Dawson. Taken in Elgin, Scotland.Contributed by:
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William StewartWilliam is sitting front row, centre. Possibly taken in Port Alberni. Circa 1909-1911Contributed by:
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The Morayshire Roll of HonourThe Morayshire Roll of Honour - A biographical record of the men and women who are connected with the county who took part in the Great War, 1914-1918. William’s name is seventh on the page. Directly below his entry, is the name of his first cousin William, son of James and Isabella Stewart.Contributed by:
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New Elgin War MemorialLocated on Cemetary Drive (east from New Elgin Rd.), New Elgin, Scotland. A memorial dedicated to the men from Elgin, Ashgrove and Moycroft who lost their lives in WW1.Contributed by:
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New Elgin War MemorialInscriptions on the memorial - William Stewart P.P.C.L.I.Contributed by:
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Books of RemembranceWilliam is remembered for his service to Canada in the Books of Remembrance in the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill.Contributed by:
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Port Alberni circa 1908William arrived in Port Alberni in 1909. When William signed on with the Princess Patricia’s, he left his belongings in the care of Thompson’s Trading Store in Alberni. Thompson was also from Scotland.Contributed by:
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George Stewart 1915William’s younger brother George. 19th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. Service #406406.Contributed by:
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Elgin, ScotlandWilliam’s father William, mother Isabella and his sister Elizabeth Jane. Taken at their home Elmville in Elgin, Scotland. Circa 1913.Contributed by:
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Elmville, ElginWilliam’s childhood home “Elmville” on New Elgin Road. Built by his father William, a carpenter.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Stewart | Lorraine23429 | |
| Private Wm. Stewart | Lorraine23429 | |
| 6th Seaforth Highlanders, Elgin, Scotland 1908 | Lorraine23429 | |
| William Stewart (on the left) | Lorraine23429 | |
| William Stewart | Lorraine23429 | |
| Princess Patricia Reinforcement Draft | Lorraine23429 | |
| Back of post card | Lorraine23429 | |
| Northern Scot Newspaper 1915 | Lorraine23429 | |
| Northern Scot Newspaper | Lorraine23429 | |
| Port Alberni, British Columbia circa 1909-1911 | Lorraine23429 | |
| Port Alberni Roll of Honour | Lorraine23429 | |
| The Stewarts | Lorraine23429 | |
| Saskatoon circa 1912 | Lorraine23429 | |
| Elizabeth Jane Stewart | Lorraine23429 | |
| George Stewart | Lorraine23429 | |
| William Stewart | Lorraine23429 | |
| The Morayshire Roll of Honour | Lorraine23429 | |
| New Elgin War Memorial | Lorraine23429 | |
| New Elgin War Memorial | Lorraine23429 | |
| Books of Remembrance | Lorraine23429 | |
| Port Alberni circa 1908 | Lorraine23429 | |
| George Stewart 1915 | Lorraine23429 | |
| Elgin, Scotland | Lorraine23429 | |
| Elmville, Elgin | Lorraine23429 |
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