Paxton family papers
Primary maker
1. Paxton Family
2. William Paxton
Production date
1913-1924
Description
School leaving certificates,WWI war correspondence, memorial scrolls,embroidered cards, medals, memorial plaques, photographs
Object detail
The eldest son William Paxton was, after leaving school, employed by Grahamston & Bainsford Co-operative Society as a van man (horse drawn). He enlisted with the 1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders some time after his 18th birthday probably in late 1917 or early 1918. He died on 30 Aug 1918 at 42nd Casualty Clearing Station of wounds sustained at the last battle of Arras. He is buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, 7 1/2 mile north west of Arras, France.
You can also see a catalogue of the items in this collection on our website. http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/heritage/archives/finding-aids/docs/family_papers/Family_and_personal_papers_O-R.pdf
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