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224220 Pte. William Wilson British Army 2nd Btn. 'F' Coy. Scots Guards from:Netherton, Anniesland, Glasgow (d.16th May 1915) William Wilson was killed in action on 16th May 1915 at Festubert, France. He was one of the 80 men later known as the Immortal Eighty of F Company 2nd. Btn. Scots Guards who broke through the German lines, had no backup, and were surrounded and killed to a man. They were never recognised for their bravery or sacrifice. Their remains were found later surrounded by dead German soldiers. They were never given a proper burial. He was 31 when he was killed, had a wife and two children. He was my Grandfather. 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 the 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.**