MACPHERSON, William

Rank: 
Sergeant
Unit / Base: 
5 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Gordon Highlanders
Service: 
Army
Number: 
2889124
Honours & Awards: 
Lance Corporal William Macpherson was wounded 15 January 1945 during operations in Burma [1]. Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma, rank Sergeant [2]. Member of the Commando Association from Glenrothes, Fife [3].
 
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
[2] London Gazette 37730, page 4702.
[3] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 51 (1970).
 
Notes
Sources [1] and [3] show Macpherson, source [2] McPherson.
 

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