Send a Message via The Wartime Memories Project Website

Please scroll down to send a message.

233677 Pte. William Radcliffe British Army 1st Btn. Gordon Highlanders from:Aberdeen (d.23rd September 1917) William Radcliffe was shot and suffered severe injuries. He was sent to hospital in Rouen but was unable to be returned home until August. On returning he was sent to Southampton hospital but by then he was suffering from gangrene of the lungs due to a chest wound. His wife was informed but denied permission to visit him. Later she was sent a telegraph telling her he had died and she could now have his body to return to Aberdeen. He was 31 and he left three small children. William was my great uncle and he had two other brothers who also lost their lives WWI. 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.**