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5609: Pte William Cowie, Border Regiment

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

William Cowie was my father in law. He served in the Border Regiment with service number 19903, Hen enlisted at Southend, Essex, England on 24/08/1914. He was discharged as being no longer fit for war service on 14/11/1916.

History

Name of contributor(s)

John Murray McKay

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

William Cowie. Private, Border Regiment.

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

24/08/1914; 14/11/1916.

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

Southend, Essex, England.

Object(s)

1. Discharge papers for William Cowie. 2 images. 2. Medal of William Cowie for Services Rendered for King and Empire. 1 image.

Community Collection Day

Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen (27/02/19)

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