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Thanks Austin appreciate your hard work I will keep looking hopefully come up with something.

It's also said that James brother Willie Paterson b 1895 falkirk joined the 8th Battalion at the same time he went on to be a sergeant

Yes- His record is on FMP (10th Battalion): Mother Janet, Father William

First name(s) William
Last name Paterson
Age 24
Birth year 1895
Birth town Falkirk
Birth county Stirlingshire
Birth country Scotland
Service number S/2012
Regiment Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
Unit / Battalion 10th (Service) Battalion
Year 1919
Residence town Falkirk
Residence county Stirlingshire
Residence country Scotland
Series WO 363
Series description WO 363 - First World War service records 'burnt documents'
Archive The National Archives

Address: 37 Main Street, Baindford Falkirk

Yes Austin that is James brother Willie not sure what happened to him during the war.

He sprained his ankle in France! and got a wound on back that he received in action. Served in France: 1915- 15/08/1919. Was transferred to Class Z Army Reserve 26th Dec 1919.

So he served for the duration of the war

Austin just found this record

Name:
William Patterson

Military Year:
1914-1920

Rank:
Temp. Colonel Sergeant

Medal Awarded:
British War Medal and Victory Medal

Regiment or Corps:
Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)

Regimental Number:
S/2012

Previous Units:
S/2012 10/A&S. Hrs. Temp. Col.Sgt.

Service number matches- looks to be the same person

Medal Index Cards Transcription

First name(s) William
Last name Patterson
Service number S/2012
Rank Sergeant, Temporary Colour Sergeant
Corps Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Service record Soldier Number: S/2012, Rank: Sergeant, Corps: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Service record 2 Soldier Number: S/2012, Rank: Temporary Colour Sergeant, Corps: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Archive reference WO372/15
Country Great Britain

Sorry Austin what FMP search can I do that on line

Should I be looking for James Patterson not Paterson as William is Patterson

Find My Past (FMP) searches variations such as Paterson/ Patterson so I don't think you'll find James record on there.

You may be able to search for free on FMP, but you'll need a subscription to view any results.

http://www.findmypast.co.uk/

Article in the Falkirk Herald dated 13 Mar 1915

William Paterson of 37 Main Street, Bainsford, Falkirk
Article relates to his swift promotion from Private- Corporal- Sergeant in Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and still only 20 yrs old.

However....
The article also mentions his younger brother, James Paterson
At time of print, James was serving with :
Falkirk Company of Territorials at the front ( not A&SH)


http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/39840063

Nice find Glasgowlass!

I entered the address onto FMP newspaper search Austin. LOL

Just did the same!! :)

Falkirk Herald - Saturday 21 April 1917

Lance Corporal Jas Paterson A & S Highlanders whose father resides at 37 Main Street, Bainsford, Falkirk has written home stating that he has been wounded and is at present in a war Hospital in Leeds. Lance Corporal Paterson joined the colours immediately after the outbreak of hostilities and in December 1914 was drafted to France. He is 19 years of age and prior to enlisting he was employed in Grahamston Iron Works as a moulder.

(below look to relate also, if family stayed at 37. First one Dollar Park Draught Board) (just quick version!)

Chris :)

The contestants were two local enthusiasts in Mr W. Paterson, 37 Main Street, Bainsford, and Mr W. Mitchell, the Hedges. Camelon. The draughtsmen are manipulated by means of poles which fit to ...”

06 June 1931 - Falkirk Herald - Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland


FALKIRK PLAYER.—Draughts enthusiasts in the district will learn with regret of the passing of William Paterson, in his 78th year, at his home at Main Street, Bainsford, last Saturday morning. The late Mr Paterson was well known in draughts circles. As a member ...”

03 June 1933 - Falkirk Herald - Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argyll_and_Sutherland_Highlanders

(above might be worth a read for info.)

WOW you guys are all amazing thank you all so much.

Just for interest I too am helping as I am trying to find these details for a friend of mine called William Paterson he is the son of James Paterson and William Paterson is his Uncle Willie
My friend is now 94 years old and he is going to be totally amazed with your findings and details

I again thank you all
My friend as always wondered if there could be any military records for is father . Later in his life James Paterson went onto to be very successful and received an MBE

http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

(you could always get a months subscription on above, filter to County, then off you go, lol, search by name, address, different keywords etc., list is endless!, very time consuming, well worth the effort!)

Chris :)

Would it be possible for you to show so more links to the paper new items as I would love to print copies of them out for my friend to see.

Hi Chris I will take a look at your link to new paper thank you

Ian, I've sent you the whole page so you can see the article I posted above re James:

Forgot to add to my message that it was from:
Falkirk Herald - Saturday 21 April 1917

If you do decide to get a months subscription to the British Newspaper Archive I don't think you'll regret it. Try searching for discount codes before buying.