Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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Alexander Rose Stewart
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 292969
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st/7th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 14.04.1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport
- Grave/Mem Ref no: IV.F.8B.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 68 Ann St, Dundee
- Occupation: Calender Worker, Forebank Works, Dundee
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Mary Ann, 24 Hunter St, Dundee
- Children:
4 Children (names unknown)
More about Alexander Rose Stewart
Alex is listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour under his original regimental number, 6827.
Alex Rose Stewart 292969 Black Watch
DUNDEE SOLDIER DIES OF WOUNDS.
Intimation has been received in the city of the death from wounds received in action of Private Alex Rose Stewart, Black Watch, who formerly resided at 51 Caldrum Street, Dundee. Private Stewart had been in the army for two years, and was at the front for 21 months.
Prior to enlistment he was employed as a calender worker in Forebank Works. He leaves a widow and four children.
Dundee Courier 24th April 1917
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information and image kindly supplied by Micheal Caldwell
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