Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
John C. Coullie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: August 1915
- Place of enlistment: South Africa
- Service no: 8976
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: South African Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 4th Regiment
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 17.04.1918
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: XX.VI.G.4.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 143 Nethergate, Dundee
- Occupation: General Post Office, South Africa
- Mother:
Mrs Young, 143 Nethergate, Dundee
- Father:
D. W. Coullie
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Mrs Coullie
- Children:
3 chidren
More about John C. Coullie
Corporal J. Coullie,South African Scottish, was a son of the late Mr D. W. Coullie, merchant service, Arbroath, and Mrs Young, 143 Nethergate, formerly of Lochee. Prior to emigrating to South Africa, Cpl. Coullie was employed in the G.P.O., Dundee, and while in South Africa he was in the G.P.O. there. He served through the Boer War and also the Zulu Rebellion. Deceased enlisted in South Africa in August, 1915, and had been two years in France. He leaves a wife and three children, who reside in South Africa.
Dundee Courier 4th June 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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