Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Peter Bruce
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 60909
- Rank: Driver
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers
- Unit/Ship:
- Place of Death: Colchester, England
- Age at Death: 29
- Date of Death: 21.02.1915
- Burial Country: Scotland
- Cemetery: Dundee (Balgay) Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: B.5.375.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
Peter Bruce, 15 Wolseley St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Isabella Batchelor Bruce, 22 Wolseley St, Dundee
- Children:
Peter, (died 07.10.1913) & William, born 25.10.1913
More about Peter Bruce
Peter Bruce 60909 Royal Engineers
BRUCE―At Colchester, suddenly, on 21st February 60909 Driver Peter Bruce, aged 29 years, beloved husband of Bella Batchelor, and youngest son of the late Peter Bruce, 15 Wolseley Street.
Dundee People’s Journal 27th February 1915
BRUCE―In loving memory of my dear husband, R. E., who died at Colchester, 21st February 1915 ; also my son, Wee Peter who died 7th October, 1913. – Inserted by his widow and son.
Dundee People’s Journal 2nd March 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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