Robertson, William Wallace | Universities at War

Personal details

Name on Memorial:

Robertson, W. W.

Forename(s):

William Wallace

Surname:

Robertson

Date of Death:

Tuesday, December 19, 1916

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Service Number:

1635

Rank:

Gunner

Service:

Army

Unit:

Royal Garrison Artillery, 47th Siege Battery

Theatre of War:

France and Flanders

Addresses before and during the war

Place of Burial or Battle Site Memorial

William is buried in the Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, Montauban, France.

Memorials

Additional images

Research information

Sources:

UK Census registers, National Archives (available via Ancestry.co.uk)

UK Military Service Records, National Archives (available via Ancestry.co.uk)

Newcastle University Archives (Roll of Service, Armstrong College Calendars)

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Researched by:

Sophie Anderton (Newcastle University).