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30289   Private William Pickering
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Dated added: 01/01/2016   Last updated: 20/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 16th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (British Army)
Died: 15/08/1917 (Died)
Age: 27
Summary      
William Pickering was the son of James and Elizabeth Pickering. He was born about 1890 in Tobermore. Private William Pickering was serving with the 16th Battalion (B Company) of the Highland Light Infantry when he died on Wednesday 15th August 1917. Private Pickering is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis.The CWGC record Private William Pickering as the son of James and Elizabeth Pickering, of 30 Canal Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow.
Further Information
William Pickering was the son of James and Elizabeth Pickering. He was born about 1890 in Tobermore.
Medal card
Private William Pickering was serving with the 16th Battalion (B Company) of the Highland Light Infantry when he died on Wednesday 15th August 1917.
Private Pickering is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis.
There is no mention of Private William Pickering in the Scottish Evening Times Roll of Honour.
The CWGC record Private William Pickering as the son of James and Elizabeth Pickering, of 30 Canal Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Tobermore area Tobermore Born in Tobermore area 54.812883 -6.714002
References and Links
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1 Glasgow Western Necropolis Photo of Private William Pickering's grave
2 National Archives UK Medal card of Private William Pickering can be purchased here
3 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private William Pickering's grave can be purchased here
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