Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Alexander Turpie
Military Information
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- Service no: S/21592
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
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Personal Information
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- Address: 1 Crescent Lane, Dundee
- Occupation: Foreman
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More about Alexander Turpie
- Turpie Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Private A. Turpie, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1 Crescent Lane, Dundee, has been severely wounded, and his right arm has had to be amputated. Private Turpie has been in France for nearly twelve months. Prior to enlistment he was employed as a foreman with Messrs M’Nair, window cleaners, being a painter to trade.
Dundee Courier 20th August 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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