Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private W. N. Williamson, 11th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, killed in action, France/Flanders, 13 July 1917

1914-15 Star (S-5158 Pte., A. & S. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (S-5158 Pte., A. & S. Highrs.); Memorial Plaque (William Williamson) this last fitted within a 156 x 138mm. brass plate, medals extremely fine (4) £160-200

William N. Williamson was born in and enlisted at Glasgow. As a Private in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 2 October 1915. Serving with the 11th Battalion he was killed in action on 13 July 1917. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

With an ‘embroidered Christmas card from Private ‘Willie’ W. N. Williamson, ‘D’ Coy. 11th (Service) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders to Miss Mattie Williamson; Soldier’s Bible - Daily Guide; cap badge and copied research.