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Pte. William Wilson
British Army 2nd Btn. 'F' Coy. Scots Guards
from:Netherton, Anniesland, Glasgow
(d.16th May 1915)
William Wilson was killed in action on 16th May 1915 at Festubert, France. He was one of the 80 men later known as the Immortal Eighty of F Company 2nd. Btn. Scots Guards who broke through the German lines, had no backup, and were surrounded and killed to a man. They were never recognised for their bravery or sacrifice. Their remains were found later surrounded by dead German soldiers. They were never given a proper burial. He was 31 when he was killed, had a wife and two children.
He was my Grandfather.