Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
James W. Emslie

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James Emslie's Gravemarker (image coutesy of Charlie, findagrave.com)
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Perth
- Service no: 202779
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 8th Battalion
- Place of Death:
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 15.05.1918
- Burial Country: England
- Cemetery: Bordon Military Cemetery, Hampshire
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Pres. C. 19.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Brechin
- Address: 64 Hilltown Dundee
- Occupation: Paper Mill Worker
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Williamina Emslie, 64 Hilltown, Dundee
- Children:
More about James W. Emslie
James Emslie 202779 Black Watch
Died of Wounds.
Private James Emslie, Black Watch, whose sisters reside in Union Street, Brechin – formerly employed in the paper mill.
Dundee Courier 22nd May 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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