Private John Walmsley
Service Number 12205
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
27.9.1915
1SG
KIA Aged 24
Born 4 Smith Street, Paisley, third son of Charles (police constable) & Jean Harvie] Walmsley, resident of 3 Ross Street,
Blackhall, Paisley. Educated South School & member of St Barnabas Episcopal Church. Formerly employed with Boyd & Sons Heating Engineers. Enlisted S.G., 12th November 1914 & after training went to France on the 1st May.
Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 8 & 9
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ | Paisley War Memorial | World War 1 |
John Walmsley | 27-9-1915 | View |
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