McEwan, William 266307 (1898 - 1917)

Private, 6th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders

Buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery

Commemorated at City of Glasgow Roll of Honour at Glasgow City Chambers

William McEwan was a private with the 6th Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders. He was the son of David and Jessie McEwan of 619 Shettleston Road, Shettleston, Glasgow.

William enlisted in Glasgow. He died of wounds aged 19 on 26 November 1917 during the Battle of Cambrai in which the Battalion, in support to tanks, lost 69 casualties and took 300 prisoners

He is buried in Rocouigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Grave reference III.A.24.

Credit - Roll of Honour Scots at War website - www.scotsatwar.co.uk