David Guild Brand

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Dundee
  • Service no: 240165
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
  • Unit/Ship: 5th Battalion
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death:
  • Date of Death: 14.10.1916
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: Pier & Face 10A

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 133 Princes Street, Dundee
  • Occupation: Tenter, Baxter Bros Ltd, Dundee
  • Mother:

    Catherine Macleod Brand, 5 Catherine St, Dundee

  • Father:

    David Brand, 5 Catherine St, Dundee

  • Siblings:

    2 Brothers

  • Spouse:

    Jeanie Brand, 133 Princes St, Dundee

  • Children:

More about David Guild Brand

David has no known grave but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

David Brand   240165   Black Watch

MISSING DUNDEE SOLDIER.

Official intimation has been received by Mrs Brand, 133 Princess Street, Dundee, that her husband, Private David Brand, Black Watch, who was previously reported to be wounded, is now reported to be wounded and missing.  Prior to enlistment he was employed as a tenter by Baxter Brothers, Ltd., Dundee.  He is the eldest son of Mrs David Brand, 5 Catherine Street, Dundee, who has two other sons serving.

Dundee Courier 14th December 1916

Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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