South Shields Grammar-Technical School for Boys  
home|past |present |traditions|people|photos|site||the ATOM |school photos

<< WILLIAMSON, KB ^ INDEX ^ WILLIAMSON, AB >>

WILLIAMSON, Arthur Reginald
  Captain (Durham Light Infantry, 7th Battalion)
  Survived the war
  Awards: Military Cross, Victory Cross, British War Medal, 1915 Cross

born:
joined:
left:
died:
17-Feb-1891
11-Oct-1899 (SSHS)
Jul-1907
21-Jul-1963

 

Arthur Reginald Williamson was born in 1891, to Chemist-shop keeper, Joseph Burrell Williamson, and his wife Isabella. His brother, James Burrell, also attended the High School and served in the war.

He attended the High School from 1899 to 1907, and left to go into engineering.

Around 1910 he had been training with the the volunteers of the Durham Light Infantry as a 2nd Lieutenant, and was called up to join the 7th Battalion in August, 1914.

Not much is known of his military career, although he was promoted to Captan in 1915, and awarded the Military Cross in 1917.

He survived the war, and died in Carlisle in 1963.

Known Addresses
1891: 1 Camp Terrace, North Shields
1899: Camp End, North Shields
1901: 1 Camp Terrace, North Shields
1911: 1 Camp Terrace, North Shields
1963: Westoe House, Allendale
Last updated: 16-Aug-2014 10:57

If you have any corrections or can provide additional information, please get in touch.
home|past |present |traditions|people|photos|site||the ATOM |school photos
This site and its design and contents are copyright © Mike Todd, 2001-2014 - school copyright is acknowledged - contact me