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Private

William Edward Jack

Service Number 331139
Military Unit 13th Bn Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)
Date of birth Unknown
Date of Death 22 Aug 1917 (19 Years Old)
Place of Birth Unknown
Employment, Education or Hobbies He was employed by the Midland Railway as a messenger.
Family History

He was the eldest son of William and Edith Jack, of 22, Manning St., Nottingham.

Military History

William had been reported missing in August 1917; his parents were notified in July 1918 that he had been presumed killed. He is buried in Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery (grave ref ll.E.9)

Extra Information

Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged) 22 July 1918: 'JACK, missing August 22nd 1917, now presumed killed, Private William Jack, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jack.'

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