Great War Dundee
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Thomas John Black
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: S/10301
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 5th Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 36
- Date of Death: 24.04.1918
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: XXVII.H.4A.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 18 Craigie Street, Dundee
- Occupation: Plasterer
- Mother:
- Father:
Robert Black, 14 Lyon St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Jessie Black, 18 Craigie St, Dundee
- Children:
2 Children (names unknown)
More about Thomas John Black
Thomas J. Black S/10301 Cameron Highlanders
Died of Wounds.
Private Thomas Black, Camerons, who fell in action on 24th April, had been on active service since the outbreak of war, and had seen a great deal of severe fighting. He was 36 years of age, and was formerly employed as a plasterer. Private Black leaves a widow and two children, who reside at 18 Craigie Street.
Dundee Courier 15th May 1918
Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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