Basic Details
Surname
Pirie
Forenames
W S.
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
DCM
Notes
Note the inscribed regiment should be RSF- this is his CWGC Entry-
Captain
PIRIE, WILLIAM SHEWAN
Died 19/04/1917
Aged 29
5th Bn.
Royal Scots Fusiliers
attd.
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
D C M
Son of Isabella Pirie of Muirba, Cummington, Burghead, Morayshire.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
R.S.E.
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Capt.
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Royal Scots Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain