Edward Mann

Military Information

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  • Service no: 305053
  • Rank: Sergeant
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  • Awards: Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps
  • Unit/Ship: 1/3rd Highland Field Ambulance

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03.04.1890
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 26 Balfour St, Dundee
  • Occupation: Linotype Operator, Dundee Advertiser
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  • Spouse:

    Jean

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More about Edward Mann

Edward Mann  D.C.M.  305053  Royal Army Medical Corps

D.C.M. FOR DUNDEE SERGEANT.

Sergeant Edward Mann, R.A.M.C., son of Mrs Mann 26 Balfour Street, Dundee, has been awarded the D.C.M.

The sergeant who is 27 years of age, was called up on the outbreak of hostilities, and has been in France for over two years.  Previous to enlistment he was a member of the staff of the Dundee Advertiser.

Dundee Courier 4th September 1917

Marriage of City D.C.M.

On Monday the marriage was solemnised of Sergeant Edward Mann, D.C.M., R.A.M.C., a former member of the “People’s Journal” composing staff, and Miss Jean Bowman, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Bowman, Bank Street.  The ceremony, which took place at the bride’s home, was performed by Rev. John M’Connachie, St John’s U. F. Church.

Dundee Peoples Journal 2nd March 1918

Sergeant Edward Mann, D.C.M., R.A.M.C., has been in France for three years.  Some time ago he was awarded the D.C.M. for devotion to duty and gallantry on the field.  Prior to the war he was a linotype operator in the Dundee Advertiser.  His wife resides at 24 Bank Street.

Dundee Courier 23rd May 1918

Honours.

Sergeant Edward Mann, of the R.A.M.C., who has just returned from captivity in Germany, earned by his bravery and devotion to duty the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

Dundee Peoples Journal 21st December 1918

Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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