William Laing Private 12133, 11th Battalion Royal Scots killed 6th July 1916
1915
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William was from Millerhill, Midlothian he was killed on the 6th July 1916 at Thiepval part of the Battle of the Somme. His name is listed on the monument at Thiepval. His younger brother George also died in WW1, both their bodies have not been found.
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