William Morris Stronach 1886 - 1951
This is the Father of James W. Stronach and Brother of Alex. This is the dog that was found on the chest of their Brother Thomas.Born in Police Station Holytown.
Lance Corporal 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highhlanders.
He was in the North West Frontier India in 1908 & 1910 which was the Zacakelles
Expedition & the Momond Expedition two of his Indian Medals had Bars on them.
He was in the 1st World War 1915-1918 & had gunshot wounds in his arms.
Enlisted on the 30th January 1905. Regiment first appointed. Seaforth
Highlanders.
Medals and Decorations awarded during present engagement.
Authorised prior to 11th Nov 1918. India Service Medal 1908.
N.W. Frontier Clasp 1908.
1914 Star.
He served Overseas on Active Service.
Place of Rejoining in case of emergency Kinross.
Transfered to Army Reserve on 19th March 1919. In consequence of
Demobilization. Signature and Rank W. Wilson Captain.
My Dad and his Dad used to go for a drink together. There was a coal fire-Robert M Stronach
in the pub. My Grandpa used to have a seat by the fire that he used. If
someone else was in (His) the seat, my Dad would make the seat available by
accidently hitting the person on the head with his pint and spilling some over
them. It seemed to work.
They were not just father and son they
were friends. Dad used to tell me lots of stories about him and so did my
Mum, they got on well together.
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