Soldier Record
William Henry Wiltshire
Contributed by: Debbie Wiltshire, on 2008-11-08
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | William Henry |
| Surname | Wiltshire |
| Year of Birth | 1884 |
| Year of Death | 1917 |
| Regiment | Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Canada |
William Henry's Story
William was born in Birmingham and emigrated to Canada in 1913. He joined the 73rd Battalion of the Royal Highlanders of Canada (canadian Expeditionary Force) affiliated to the Black Watch in 1916 and travelled to England. He fought at Ypres, St Julien, Hooge, Sanctuary Wood and Vimmy Ridge. He died at Vimy Ridge on the 16th March 1917. He is buried in Villiers Station cemetery. He raeched the rank of Company Sergeant Major
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