Regimental Number: 100566
Rank: Corporal
Branch: 31st Battalion
William was born in Inverwick, Scotland on April 14, 1892. He was living in Peavine, Alberta (31-58-7-W5) at the time of his enlistment in July of 1915. William received gunshot wounds to both legs at Posieres in September of 1916, and was invalided to Canada in May of 1917. William’s wife’s name was Hannah A. William died on May 10, 1981 and was buried in the Grande Prairie cemetery.
Sources: Grande Prairie Cemetery