Ref ID: 2651
Name
Index No. Fr. 439- Fins British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand: Boyd, Pte. W., 8143
Description
Entry for William Boyd in the Index of names for Fins British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand. Citation reads: 'Boyd, Pte. W., 8143. 3rd Regt. South African Inf. 23rd Dec., 1917. 3. C. 13.
Life Story
Name: William Boyd.
Service Number: 8143.
Rank: Private.
Battalion: 3rd Regiment.
Regiment: South African Infantry.
Born: 2nd December 1888, Belfast.
Died: 23rd/24th December 1917.
Address: 55 Tennent Street, Shankill Road, Belfast
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William Boyd, son of David and Mina Boyd, lived at 55 Tennant Street, Shankill Road Belfast.
The 1901 Ireland Census has William living at 35 Everton Street, Crumlin Road, Belfast, with his mother, Wilhelmena, father, David, occupation, Engine Smith at Engine Works, 4 sisters, Mary Ann, 23 years, Linen Weaver, Wilhelmena, 18 years, Linen Weaver, Margaret, 9 years, Jane, 2 years, and three brothers, Hugh, 21 years, Engine Smith at Works, James, 14 years, Shop Message Boy, David, 7 years.
The 19011 Ireland Census has William living at 3 North Boundary Street, Shankill Road, Belfast with his mother, father, Blacksmith, two sisters, Mary, 30 years, Weaver, Jennie, 12 years, and brother David, 17 years, Printer Fitter. There are also two nieces, Wilhelmina, 6 years, Lylia, 4 years, and one nephew Fred Lurk, 6 years registered within the house. Williams occupation at this time is given as Printer.
William Boyd was a Private in the 3rd Regiment, South African Infantry when he Died of Wounds received in action on the 23rd/24th of December 1917 aged 29 years.
A local newspaper states.
Private William Boyd, South African Infantry, who died on the 24th ult, from wounds received in action, was a son of the late Mr David Boyd and Mrs Boyd, 55 Tennent Street, Belfast.
William Soldiers Effects were also left to his mother Mina.
His Will, signed and dated 17th of September 1917, left his Property and Effects to his mother also.
He is Remembered at Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, France.
To Remember Is To Honour
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Theme
Shankill Roll of Honour
Date
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Classification
Certificate/Permit
