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 Benvie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 9232
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 31
- Date of Death: 14/09/1914
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: Brickwork Cottages, Errol
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Ann Benvie, 38 Kemback St, Dundee
- Father:
Thomas Benvie, 38 Kemback St, Dundee
- Siblings:
George
- Spouse:
Annie Benvie, Brickwork Cottages, Errol
- Children:
Thomas, born 07.11.1908, Nellie, born 22.11.1910, Janet, born 03.04.1912 & William, born 14.04.1914
More about William Benvie
William has no known grave but is remembered on the La Ferte Memorial. He was the brother of Guardsman George Benvie, 14406, 1st Battalion Scots Guards, who as killed in action, 25.09.1916.
William Benvie 9232 Black Watch
BENVIE―Missing 14th September, 1914, now officially reported killed, Private William Benvie, 9232, 1st Black Watch, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Benvie, 38 Kemback Street, Dundee, aged 31 years, beloved husband of Annie Crichton, Brickwork Cottages, Errol.
Dundee Courier 15th October 1915
Additional information kindly supplied By Michael Caldwell
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