5273: Pte William Chalmers, Machine Gun Corps

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posted on 2024-01-18, 10:42 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

William John Chalmers was my uncle (my mother's brother). He joined the Machine Gun Corps with service number 115455. In his soldier's will he leaves everything to his sister, Lily Ann Jeans or Chalmers. I have a photograph of Transport, 9TH BTN M.G.C., D. COY, which includes him. I also have a photograph of him back in service in the Second World War, believed taken whilst he was overseas.

History

Name of contributor(s)

George Beveridge.

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

William John (Bill) Chalmers. Private, Machine Gun Corps.

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

Not known

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

1917

Object(s)

1. Soldiers will of William John Chalmers. 1 image. 2. A group photograph taken in the First World War which includes William John Chalmers as well as a photograph of him taken during the Second World War, together with some explanation. 4 images. 3. Roll of Individuals entitled to the Victory and British medals, which includes William John Chalmers. 1 image.