Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Bell
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
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- Service no:
- Rank: Second Lieutenant
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- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 5th Battalion, attached to 8th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 03.05.1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Arras Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Bay 6
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address:
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- Mother:
Mrs James Bell, Norwood Cres, Dundee
- Father:
James Bell
- Siblings:
Robert & William
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Bell
William has no known grave but is remembered on the Arras Memorial. He was the brother of Pte James Bell 101472, 49th Battalion Canadian Infantry who was killed in action by enemy shell fire at Mount Sorrel, 15.07.1916.
Information supplied by Gary Thomson
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