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Soldier Record

Surname:Aitchison
Initials:W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/6786
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, clasp (50639) and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 31/8/1914. 3/1/1905 enlisted as Pte. 1 Gordon Highlanders, No.9656 at Aberdeen, born Cupar, age 19.5, occupation Butcher, address: Provost Wynd, Cupar, Fife, 1/10/1916 to MFP, 10/5/1919 to Class Z Reserve. Served Home 3/1/1905 to 3/7/1912, Army Reserve 4/7/1912 to 4/8/1914, Home 5/8/1914 to 29/8/1914, BEF 30/8/1914 to 9/4/1919, Home 10/4/1919 to 9/5/1919, 10/5/1919 to Z Reserve. 31/12/1908 he married Jane Hamilton spinster at Cupar, Fife, they had 4 Children, address: 51 Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife and later 22 Newtown, Cupar, Fife.William Aitchison.