William Allan Manson was my wife's father. He was born on 15/04/1890. He married Mary Hall Thomson in 1915 and died 05/03/1956. He was in the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, with service number S/14099. He served in the Veneto area of Italy in 1918 and was awarded the Military Medal. We have his Military Medal, Victory Medal and British War Medal. We also have three embroidered cards that William Allan Manson sent to his wife, Mary.
Name of contributor(s)
Gordon LeesSubject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to
William Allan Manson. Lance Corporal, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders.Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place
1918Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place
Veneto, Italy.Object(s)
1. Medals awarded to William Allan Manson. 1 image.
2. Obverse of Military Medal, British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to William Allan Manson. 1 image.
3. Reverse of Military Medal, British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to William Allan Manson. 1 image.
4. Embroidered card sent by William Allan Manson (Billy) to his wife. 2 images.
5. Embroidered card sent by William Allan Manson (Billy) to his wife, Mary. 2 images.
6. Embroidered greeting card sent by William Allan Manson (Billy) to his wife. 2 images.Community Collection Day
Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen (27/02/19)
