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Cpl. William Stewart
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Scots Fusiliers
from:Dundee, Scotland
(d.27th March 1916)
William Stewart was born on 9th February 1896 in Dundee Scotland. He was the eldest son of Robert Myles Stewart and Martha Clark Stewart (nee Brown). He had three younger sisters and a younger brother. His family recalled him as an artistic and musical young man.
He enlisted in January 1915 and was killed on 27th March 27th 1916. His name is recorded in the Scottish War Memorial Hall in Edinburgh Castle and also on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. He has no known grave.
An article appeared in The People's Journal on the 8th of April 1916: Merchant's Son Killed in France, A very large circle of friends will be grieved to learn of the death in action of Corporal William Stewart, of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, eldest son of Mr B. M. Stewart, merchant, of Meesrs David Lowe & Co., and residing at 9 Inverary Terrace, Dundee. Corporal Stewart was in his 20th year, and received his education at the High School. Ho joined the colours in January 1915. and before Enlisting he was identified with his father in business. Deceased was a most likeable young man, and was engaged as an officers orderly.
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