Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
We need you to tell us more about the life and times of William Gilbert Dear
William Gilbert Dear
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 9989
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Machine Gun Corps
- Unit/Ship: 73rd Company
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 03.07.1917
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 56
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 64 Hilltown, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
David Dear, 64 Hilltown, Dundee
- Siblings:
James
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Gilbert Dear
William has no known grave but is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial.
William G. Dear 9989 Machine Gun Corps
DEAR___Reported missing, now presumed to be killed on 31st July 1917, Pte. William G. Dear, Machine Gun Corps, son of David Dear, 64 Hilltown, Dundee.
Dundee People’s Journal 27th July 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
Can you tell us more about William Gilbert Dear'? Some additional facts, a small story handed down through the family or perhaps a picture or an heirloom you can share online. Contact our curator...
THANK YOU for your interest in helping the Great War Dundee project. Please complete the short form below and a curator will contact you in the next few days.
Quick Links
Partners
