More about Bernard McGovern

Bernard has no known grave but is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial. He served under the name of SMITH William.

DUNDEE SOLDIER MISSING.

Private Bernard M’Govern of the 1st Cameron Highlanders, a brother-in-law of Private M’Lellan, was also reported missing on the same day—11th November.  Private M’Govern resided at 2 Burnett Street, Dundee.  He is 27 years of age, and is married.

Dundee Courier 18th June 1915

Private Bernard M’Govern, of the 1st Cameron Highlanders, whose relatives reside at 2 Burnett Street, is also reported missing since 11th November.  Private M’Govern was a reservist, and was previously employed as a batcher at Hillbank Works (Messrs James Scott & Sons, Limited).

Dundee Courier 12th August 1915

Bernard McGovern   5974  1st Cameron Highlanders

DUNDEE RESERVIST KILLED IN ACTION.

Private Bernard M’Govern, 1st Cameron Highlanders, who was reported missing since 11th November, 1914, is now reported to have been killed on that date.

His wife, who resides at 2 Burnett Street, Dundee, has received the official intimation of his death.  Deceased, who was 30 years of age, was called up as a reservist, and had served eight years in his regiment.  Previous to being called to the colours Private M’Govern was employed as a batcher by Messrs James Scott & Sons, Ltd., Hillbank Works.

Dundee Courier 10th March 1916