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 Craig
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Perth
- Service no: 6306
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st/7th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 05.01.1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Ovillers Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I.C.7.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 29 Fisheracre, Arbroath
- Occupation: Ploughman
- Mother:
- Father:
John Craig, 15 Culloden Rd, Arbroath
- Siblings:
George
- Spouse:
Margaret Marshall Wood, Marywell by Arbroath
- Children:
Peter, born 01.12.1907, Helen, born 07.06.1909, Alexander, born 19.02.1911, William, born 19.05.1912 & Amelia, born 01.09.1914
More about Alexander Craig
For reasons unknown Alex is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour. Alex was the brother of Pte George Craig 241095, 5th Battalion, Black Watch who was killed in action 03.09.1916.
Information supplied by Gary Thomson
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