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Surname: WILLIAMSON
Forename(s): William
Place of Birth: Nelson, Lancashire
Service No: 7949
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Manchester Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: 5th Division
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1914-08-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: ---
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
William Williamson was the son of Henry and Mary Jane Williamson, née Haggas. Henry was born at Chorley, Lancashire and Mary at Keighley, Yorkshire.
1891 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 17, Herbert Street - William Williamson, aged 7 years, born Nelson, son of Henry and Mary J. Williamson.
1901 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 138, Chapel House Road - Willie Williamson, aged 17 years, born Nelson, son of Henry and Mary J. Williamson.
William was married to Stella Scott Henderson in 1909.
1911 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 75, John Street - William Williamson, aged 27 years, born Nelson, husband of Stella Scott Williamson.
William served as Robert Williamson.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Robert Williamson, 7949, 2/Manch. R. Qualifying date [for 1914 Star] 15.8.14. Died.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Robert Williamson, 7949, 2nd Manch. Regt.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Robert Williamson, 2/7949, 2nd Batt Manchester Reg. Date and Place of Death: On or since 26.8.14 pd to 7.4.15 death presumed. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Stella S. £15 18s. 3d. Self and Children.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Robert. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Stella Scott, born 31.8.86. Address: 27, Craven Street, Nelson, Lancs. Children: Evelyn, born 7.9.09. Herbert Henry, born 22.2.11. Doris, born 15.11.13.
Data Source: Craven Herald Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Manchester Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 5th Division
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24 March 1916
KELBROOK SOLDIER’S DEATH PRESUMED
The wife of Pte. Wm. Williamson (now residing at Nelson) has received an intimation from the War Office that her husband, who belongs to the 2nd Manchester Regiment, has been killed in action. He had previously been reported missing and had not been heard of for many months.
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24 March 1916
KELBROOK
SOLDIER’S DEATH PRESUMED
The wife of Private Wm. Williamson (now residing at Nelson) has received an intimation from the War Office that her husband, who belonged to the 2nd Manchester Regiment, has been killed in action. He had previously been reported missing and had not been heard of for many months.
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