Great War Dundee
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Thomas George Lyall Brand
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 293037
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st/7th Battalion
- Place of Death: Field Hospital, Bourlon
- Age at Death: 21
- Date of Death: 24/03/1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Ontario Cemetery, Sains-Les-Marquion
- Grave/Mem Ref no: III.C.16.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 22 Benvie Road, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Marion Lyall Brand, 23 Benvie Rd, Dundee
- Father:
Alexander Brand, 23 Benvie Rd, Dundee
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- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Thomas George Lyall Brand
DUNDEE SOLDIER’S DEATH.
REPORTED BY BERLIN RED CROSS.
Mr and Mrs Alex. Brand, 23 Benvie Road, Dundee, have received official notification through the Berlin Red Cross that their son, Tom, died in the Field Hospital, Bourlon, on March 24, 1918, during the great offensive by the Germans. Private Brand joined the 3/4th Battalion Black Watch in 1915, and was transferred to the 1/7th Battalion. He was over two years in France, and saw much heavy fighting, acting as battalion runner. He was 21 years of age.
Dundee Courier 7th January 1919
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