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William “Will” Gault

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William “Will” Gault

Birth
Scotland
Death
21 Aug 2011 (aged 88)
Smethport, McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Lafayette, McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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He was born Nov 8, 1921 in Bellshill, Scotland, a son of Robert and Susanna Wilson Gault. He arrived in America at Ellis Island on July 14, 1923. On June 14, 1958 in Bradford he married Martha M. Johnson, who died Dec. 21, 1997.

Mr. Gault attended school until the eighth grade when he left to help support his family.
He was a veteran in the U.S. Army, serving with the 29th Bomb Disposal Squadron. Mr. Gault's Squadron fought in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. Upon his return from the war, he went to barber school in Erie and barbered on the side and after retirement
Mr. Gault worked for Tidewater and then went on to work for National Transit Co. of Bradford for over 25 years retiring in 1987.

Mr. Gault enjoyed fly fishing and fly tying and sharing his knowledge of both with anyone who was interested. He enjoyed his garden and usually gave half of it away. He loved playing his guitar and harmonica and was known for his great sense of humor.
He was born Nov 8, 1921 in Bellshill, Scotland, a son of Robert and Susanna Wilson Gault. He arrived in America at Ellis Island on July 14, 1923. On June 14, 1958 in Bradford he married Martha M. Johnson, who died Dec. 21, 1997.

Mr. Gault attended school until the eighth grade when he left to help support his family.
He was a veteran in the U.S. Army, serving with the 29th Bomb Disposal Squadron. Mr. Gault's Squadron fought in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. Upon his return from the war, he went to barber school in Erie and barbered on the side and after retirement
Mr. Gault worked for Tidewater and then went on to work for National Transit Co. of Bradford for over 25 years retiring in 1987.

Mr. Gault enjoyed fly fishing and fly tying and sharing his knowledge of both with anyone who was interested. He enjoyed his garden and usually gave half of it away. He loved playing his guitar and harmonica and was known for his great sense of humor.

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  • Created by: IanW2000
  • Added: Sep 19, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76777470/william-gault: accessed ), memorial page for William “Will” Gault (8 Nov 1922–21 Aug 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 76777470, citing McKean County Memorial Park, Lafayette, McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by IanW2000 (contributor 47611812).