Private William King Military Medal

Service Number 12559


Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

11.10.1917

2SG
Aged 23
Buried at Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium. III, D, 35

Son of William and Grace King, of 5, Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh.

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Scotland Canongate Kirk Royal Mile Edinburgh City Of Edinburgh Lothian EH8 8BR Canongate Kirk World War 1 World War 1
William (Billy) King 11-10-1917 View

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