Corporal
Willie Hobson
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Harry and Mary Hobson; husband of Ruth Milne (formerly Hobson), of Newton St., Fitzroy, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Native of Sheffield.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
Public Contributions:
Willie was one of twelve brothers and sisters brought up in Walkley, Sheffield, UK. My grandmother, who was his sister, used to describe her brothers as 'fine strong lads, all gone now', although Wil... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
S/25539
Name:
Willie Hobson Rank:
Corporal
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
Cameron Highlanders, 6 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Not known
Date of Death:
20 July 1917
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death:
23
Conflict:
WW1
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
I. J. 22.
Cemetery Location:
Belgium