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 Sutherland
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 1915
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- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
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Personal Information
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- Occupation: Mackay & Robbie, contractors, Dundee
- Mother:
Mother, 12 Gellatly St, Dundee
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1 Brother
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More about Alexander Sutherland
Alexander Sutherland Highland Light Infantry
Intimation has been received that Alexander Sutherland, H.L.I., has been admitted to hospital suffering from a severe gunshot wound in the left thigh. He enlisted in the Black Watch early in 1915, and was transferred to the H.L.I. He has seen some severe fighting. Prior to his enlistment he was employed by Mackay & Robbie, contractors. An older brother is serving with the Black Watch. Private Sutherland’s widowed mother resides at 12 Gellatly Street, Dundee. He is a brother-in-law of Sergeant Glassie, who is well-known in recruiting circles.
Dundee Courier 23rd October 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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