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Alexander Dumphie

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Alexander's Pension Record image courtesy of WFA

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Leven
  • Service no: 3/2750
  • Rank: Private
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  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
  • Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death:
  • Date of Death: 03.09.1916
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: Pier & Face 10A

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
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  • Mother:

    Isabella Meldrum Dumphie, 149 Dalbeath, Methil

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More about Alexander Dumphie

For reasons unknown Alex is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.

Alexander Dumphie   3/2750   Black Watch

DUMPHIE―Killed in action, 3d September 2750 Private Alexander Dumphie, Black Watch, aged 24 years, youngest and dearly beloved son of Mrs Dumphie, Denbeath, Methil. – Inserted by his sorrowing mother.

Dundee People’s Journal 23rd September 1916

Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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