Basic Details
Surname
Williamson
Forenames
William
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Service number
NOT STATED ON MEMORIAL
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from nearby Hebden Bridge and was married to Mary. Her worked as a blacksmith's striker before enlisting in September 1916. He is not commemorated on any other Calderdale memorial but is listed on the Menin Gate.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Royal Garrison Artillery
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on the Memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Garrison Artillery
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Gunner
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ypres
Year of death
1917
Month of death
June
Day of death
7
Age at death
39
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial