Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
We need you to tell us more about the life and times of Herbert Watson Coullie
Herbert Watson Coullie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: August 1915
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: S/13288
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 1st/8th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 22
- Date of Death: 23.07.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Soissons Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Broughty Ferry
- Address: Inverleith, 5 Whinnybrae, Broughty Ferry
- Occupation: Linotype Operator, Dundee Courier
- Mother:
Jane Coullie, Inverleith, 5 Whinnybrae, Broughty Ferry
- Father:
David Coullie, Inverleith, 5 Whinny Brae, Broughty Ferry
- Siblings:
Walter
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Herbert Watson Coullie
Herbert has no known grave but is remembered on the Soissons Memorial. He was a former pupil of Grove Academy, Broughty Ferry and is remembered on the schools war memorial.
Herbert Coullie S/13288 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Courier Employee Killed.
Mrs David Coullie, Inverleith, Whinny Brae, Broughty Ferry, was informed yesterday that her son, Private Herbert Coullie, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in action on July 23. A comrade writing to the bereaved parent, states that Private Coullie was of a cheery disposition, well liked by all, and as a soldier was thoroughly reliable. He had only rejoined his regiment after being gassed. Private Coullie enlisted in the Sportsmen’s Battalion in August, 1915, and was 22 years of age. In civil life he was a linotype operator on the “Courier.” And was highly esteemed by all who knew him. A powerful swimmer, Pte. Coullie performed a gallant rescue in the Tay a few years ago. His elder brother, Walter, joined the Royal Air Force a week ago.
Dundee Courier 14th August 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
Can you tell us more about Herbert Watson Coullie'? Some additional facts, a small story handed down through the family or perhaps a picture or an heirloom you can share online. Contact our curator...
THANK YOU for your interest in helping the Great War Dundee project. Please complete the short form below and a curator will contact you in the next few days.
Quick Links
Partners
