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 Thom
Alexander's Gravemarker (image courtesy of Canarykid, findagrave.com)
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Edinburgh
- Service no: 9805
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 4th/5th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 25
- Date of Death: 28.07.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Buzancy Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: II.E.16.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Hairdresser
- Mother:
Mary Thom, Blairgowrie
- Father:
James Thom, Blairgowrie
- Siblings:
John L. Thom
- Spouse:
Robina Syme Thom, 11 Deanpark St, Edinburgh
- Children:
Alexander, born 16.11.1912 & Robert, born 29.01.1914
More about Alexander Thom
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
Alexander Thom 9805 Black Watch
Black Watch Man Falls.
Private Alexander Thom, Black Watch, who was killed in action on 28th July, belonged to Dundee, but was employed in Edinburgh when war broke out. He was a hairdresser to trade, and was a former employee of Mr J.W. Swan, Barrack Street. He leaves a widow and two children, who reside in Edinburgh. Private Thom is a brother of Mr John L. Thom, Calcutta, whose wife resides at 24 Springhill.
Dundee Courier 20th August 1918
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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