MACPHERSON, William

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Rank: 
Sergeant
Unit / Base: 
5 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Gordon Highlanders
Service: 
Army
Service Number: 
2889124
Honours & Awards: 
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal William Macpherson from Fife, Scotland, was wounded 15 January 1945 during operations in Burma. Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Burma, rank Sergeant. Realeased from service 3 December 1946. Member of the Commando Association from Glenrothes, Fife.
 
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
[2] London Gazette 37730, page 4702.
[3] WW2 Medal Cards Index
[4] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 51 (1970).
 
Notes
Source [2] shows McPherson.
 
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