William Alexander Mustard

William Alexander Mustard, was Born on the 30th of March 1904 to William and Eliza (McCulloch) Mustard at Silverhills, near Lossiemouth, Moray

It appears that he joined in 1921/22  for Military service.

Transfer to Royal Tank Corps from Dragoons and to Seaforth Highlanders?

 No. 396002; William Alexander Mustard (re-enlisted); Date of Attestation - 7/2/21, 4 yrs; Age - 18y 11 mths;

Place of Attestation - Lossiemouth; Transfer to or from - To 6th Bn Seaforth Highlanders (TA), 

2/12/22; Trade - Bank Clerk; Father - Mr Wm Mustard, Muirton Farm, Draine. Discharge or Becoming Non Effective - 14/4/21; Place - Dunkeld; Cause - on reenlistment into DF (6th Bn Seaforth Highlanders); Rank & Character - Private V.G..

In Jul/Aug/Sept 1924, William marries Kathleen stuart George in Pancreas London.

October 1924 – William Alexander Mustard (22) Farmer and wife kathleen Stuart (18) Departs England on ship Berrima to Sydney.

24/Sept/1926 William Stuart Mustard Born to William and Kathleen
01/Jan/1929 Alistair Corrigal Born to William and Kathleen

1931 , New Zealand Electoral Rolls – Spring Creek.
William Alexander Mustard – Farmer
Kathleen Stuart – Married
Alistair Corrigall Mustard
William Stuart Mustard

24th May 1934 – William Alexander’s father, William, dies at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The article mentions that he is survived by one son, William, who is farming in New Zealand, and also a well-known athlete (which Son William Alexander also was). The funeral is at the Family burial ground at Michael Churchyard, Gordonstoun.

1938, Passengers on Rotorua, Wellington to London
William Alexander Mustard (33)
Mrs Kathleen Stuart  Mustrad (32)
Master William Stuart Mustard (11)
Master Alistair Corrigall  Mustard (9)

So it appears the family were back in Lossiemouth from 1938-1952!

1941 - reference made to Home Guard "Mr W Mustard - Muirton"

1942 - reference made to " In 1942, the Home Guard took over, and in June 42, the 1st Moray Battalion Home Guard formed 'E'Company under the command of Capt W A Mustard to man the Battery. "

1943 - reference made to Home Guard "Capt W.A. Mustard - Muirton"

1944 - reference made to Home Guard "Lt. Mustard"

1947, William Alexander Mustard, Farmer Muirton Lossiemouth, applies for a drinks licence for the Glen Brae Hotel, Irvine Road, Largs as the applicant/proprietor.

1952, Passengers on “Captain Cook” Glasgow to Wellington
William Stuart Mustard (25) Motor Mechanic
Alistair C Mustard (23) farmer
Address Muirton, Lossiemouth

March 26th 1966, kathleen dies at 26 Cornhill Road Aberdeen, Listed as being married to William Alexander Mustard, ususal residence Muirton.

April 1966 William Alexander Mustard Born 30/4/1904 married Mercedes Pereira Iglesas (Spanish) at Cardigansire, Wales

25/Sept/1985, William Alexander Mustard dies in Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales