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We remember William Main
We remember William Main
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1889
sibling
David Main
Source:9227181
13th September 1889
1894
sibling
Daniel Main
Source:9227181
16th September 1894
1906
education
Master of Arts
Aberdeen University
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:9227186
1906
1916
enlistment
Johannesburg
South Africa
Source:9227181
May 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Left Arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:9227181
9th April 1917
employment
Schoolmaster
Source:9227181
service
Other Empire Force
Private
South African Infantry Regiment
4th Battalion (South African Scottish)
Source:9227181
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9227181
location
13 Gordon Street, Hopeman, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9227181
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Main |
| Source | 9227180 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Gordon Street, Hopeman, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | South African Infantry Regiment | 4th Battalion (South African Scottish) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Main | mother | ||
| David Main | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Main | brother | 13th September 1889 | |
| Daniel Main | brother | 16th September 1894 |
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Communities
Communities
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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - David Main - Brother | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - Daniel Main - Brother | Vincent96527 |
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