1379 PTE W.EADIE 2/R.HIGHRS. (on 1914 Star)
1379 PTE W.EADIE R.HIGHRS. (on Victory)
William Eadie
Born Coatbridge, Lanarkshire 1890
Son of Alexander & Mary Eadie, later of 9 Montgomery Place, Newton, Hallside, Lanarkshire
To France 12/10/14 with 2nd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
KIA F&F 10/3/15 on the First Day of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle
Note: The 2nd Black Watch suffered heavy casualties from intense rifle & artillery fire whilst attacking the German stronghold, Moulin du Piétre, north of Neuve Chapelle 10/3/15
Commemorated on Le Touret Memorial, France
With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW & CWGC details
Condition: GVF
