William Rutherford - Warrant Officer III Class

William Rutherford
Born: 3rd June 1903
Address: 14 Glen Street, Paisley
Father: James Rutherford
Occupation: General Labourer
Mother: Mary Jane (nee Latta) Rutherford
Married: 5th December 1902 in Paisley
Wife: Jane (Jeanie) (nee Dickinson) Rutherford
Location: Inverness

William and Jane (Jeanie) had 4 children : James (17.08.29); William (20.08.30); Betty (27.07.32); Jane (22.06.38)

Service Record

Warrant Officer III Class
1st Battalion Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Service No: 396061
Death : 27th May 1940 WW2 Killed in Action France/Belgium

Previously postings:

Fyzabad, India 1934 - 1939

Family:-

William and Jane's son James Latta Rutherford was born at Helena Hospital, Shorncliffe Camp, Sandgate. Helena Hospital was situated on Hospital Hill, it was for the families of the soldiers stationed on the camp. James served with the Royal Air Force for 22 years and was married for 46 years to Kathleen Rosemary (nee Thomas) Rutherford.

Their youngest son, Simon Nicholas Rutherford continued the military connection by serving with the Blues & Royals Regiment for 8 years.

(pictures include James and Simon Rutherford in military uniform)