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254728 Pte. William Craig British Army 15th (1st Glasgow) Battalion Highland Light Infantry from:92 Riverford Road, Glasgow. (d.27th August 1917) William Craig is listed on the 1911 census as a tramway conductor. Living with his in laws Robert Fisher and Margaret Fisher and his wife Margaret at 5 McDougall Street, Eastwood, Pollockshaws. He married Margaret Fisher on the 2nd of January 1911 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Chapel, Pollockshaws. William was born on the 2nd of January 1885 at Millwell, Glassford, Lanark, to parents Robert Craig and Mary Hendry. He had a brother, Andrew, born on the 5th of March 1886 also at Millwell. He also served in the 15th Battalion. Andrew was killed in action on the same day, 27th of August 1916. Both are remembered at Cambrin Churchyard Extension in France. Andrew also left a wife, Mary McGarrigle. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**