Private Peter Williamson  was born at Fodderty, Ross-shire.  He was one of five sons of Alexander and Catherine Stewart Williamson, Birch Cottage, Edderton who were all serving with the Colours. Before the war Peter worked for Mr Donald Mackay, who was a farmer at Meikle Daan, Edderton.

Peter joined the 4th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders on the outbreak of war and went to France about a year before his death. He had been involved in much severe fighting. Peter was killed in action between 23-24th April, 1917. He was 22 years old.

At the time of Peter’s death two of his brothers were serving on the Front. One had been wounded and was in England in hospital and another was training in Scotland.