Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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William Gardiner Duncan
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no:
- Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
- Unit/Ship: 206th Squadron
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 33
- Date of Death: 24.06.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Bouchoir New British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: V.C.30.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 22.05.1885
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: Parkview, Balgay Rd, Dundee
- Occupation: Classics Master, Morgan Academy, Dundee
- Mother:
Isobel Duncan (nee Stirton)
- Father:
David Duncan
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Jean Souter Duncan (nee Winning), “Parkview” Balgay Rd, Dundee
- Children:
More about William Gardiner Duncan
William Duncan enlisted early in the war and saw much fighting in France. He received a commission and was transferred to the RAF as an observer. He was shot down along with his pilot flying flying aircraft DH9 D1012 within enemy lines.
William enlisted as a private in the 23rd (Service Battalion) 2nd Sportsmans, Royal Fusliers, City of London Regiment before transferring to the R.A.F.
Additional information kindly supplied by Hugh Macrae
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