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1450762   Gunner William Wisener
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Dated added: 04/09/2016   Last updated: 17/04/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 6 Bty., 2 Lt. A.A. Regt., Royal Artillery (British Army)
Died: 21/11/1941 (Unknown)
Age: 21
Summary      
William Wisener was the son of John and Mary Ann Wisener. He was born about 1920. William was a reservist called up at the outbreak of war. Gunner William Wisener was serving with 6 Battery, part of the Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (2 Lt. A.A. Regt) of the Royal Artillery when he died in Egypt on 21st November 1941, aged 21.
Gunner William Wisener
Further Information
William Wisener was the son of John and Mary Ann Wisener. He was borbn about 1920.
William Wisener was part of the Special Reserve when he was called up on 2nd September 1939. He had been with the 9th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (9th L. A. A.).
Gunner William Wisener
Gunner William Wisener was serving with 6 Battery, part of the Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (2 Lt. A.A. Regt) of the Royal Artillery when he died in Egypt on 21st November 1941, aged 21.
Gunner William Wisener is buried in Kantara War Memorial Cemetery in Egypt. His inscription reads: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
Gunner William Wisener is commemorated locally on Tobermore War Memorial.
The CWGC record Gunner William Wisener as the son of John and Mary Ann Wisoner of Tobermore, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Tobermore area Tobermore CWGC lists parents in Tobermore 54.813072 -6.711716
References and Links
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1 Derry & Antrim Yearbook 1943 Photo of Gunner William Wisener
2 TAs & Res - Notice to join 02/09/1939 Territorial Army or Supplementary Reserve call up, 2nd September 1939
3 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Gunner William Wisener's grave can be purchased here
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