William Bennie Coulson, Indian Army

1889 Jul 27. Born Calton Glasgow. William Bennie COULSON, son of Thomas Tweedle COULSON and Jane BENNIE. (went to India then settled in Kent)

1891 census at Claythorn Street, Barony. Apart from the father, Thomas, all were born in Glasgow

• Coulson, Thomas T, age 40, Iron Turner
• Coulson, Jane, wife, age 34
• Coulson, Mary C, daughter, age 9
• Coulson, Elyjie Jie T, daughter, age 7
• Coulson, George, son, age 5
• Coulson, Agnes B, age 3
• Coulson, William B, son age 1

1901 census at Henrietta Place, Renfrew. William is still at school. His father is now a Engineer Turner

1914 Sep 11. He is a book keeper and departs UK for India. He has been living in Scotland and intends to live in Persia

1917 Aug 7. The King has approved the admission of the undermentioned gentlemen to the Indian. Army Reserve of Officers: — To be Second Lieutenants. William Bennie Coulson

1918 Aug 7. Indian Army . 2nd Lieuts. to be Lieuts. W. B. Coulson.

1921 Jul 6. Joined ADRIC with service no 2095. Posted to Depot

1921 Aug 27. Posted to J Coy

1921 Sep 8. Admitted Cork Mil. Hospital

1921 Sep 14. Discharged Cork Hospital

1921 Sep 14 to Sep 23. Leave without pay

1921 Sep 24 Struck off strength as a Deserter

1924 Jul/Sep married in London to. Edith EDWARDS. They lived at Kirdford, Sandown Drive, Herne Bay, Kent. Their children were:
        Ian Arthur Bennie COULSON b 1.7.1925
        Allan William Bennie COULSON b 24.3.1928
        Colin Bennie COULSON b 30.3.1929

1939 Register Living at 56 Linden Avenue , Herne Bay U.D., Kent. He is an Oil Accountant, his wife is Edith

1947 Sep 4. Someone is looking for him

1965 Apr/Jun Died in Bridge, Kent age 75.

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