More about James Brand

James was the brother of Pte George Edward Brand S/25808, 13th Battalion, Black Watch, who was killed in action 04.11.1918, and L/Cpl William Brand 155075, 138th Army Troops Coy, Royal Enginners, who died accidentally whilst serving in France, 19.07.1919.

James Brand   88779   Royal Engineers

MILITARY FUNERAL AT MURROES.

The funeral took place to Murroes Churchyard on Monday of Pioneer James Brand, R.E., son of Mr and Mrs George Brand, who, while home on a short furlough from France, succumbed to pneumonia.  The remains, enveloped in the Union Jack, were carried on the shoulders of four sergeants to the hearse, and the funeral cortege was preceded by a detachment from the R.G.A.  Services were conducted at the house and at the grave by Rev. Mr Nicoll, parish minister.  The gallant soldier had seen 3¾ years’ service in France, and had passed through the most severe fighting without a scratch.  He was the only man of his original company left, and was one of four brother who answered the call of King and country.  Previous to enlistment he was in the servive of Dundee Tramway Co., and was 24 years of age.

Broughty Ferry Guide 15th November 1918 also Dundee Courier 13th November 1918