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 Farrell
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Bedford
- Service no: 2329
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 4th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 26
- Date of Death: 30.03.1915
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez
- Grave/Mem Ref no: XVII.C.16.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Aberdeen
- Address: 12 Crescent Lane, Dundee
- Occupation: James Couttie & Sons, Morgan Works, Dundee
- Mother:
- Father:
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More about James Farrell
James Farrell 2329 4th Seaforth Highlanders.
Mrs James Farrell, who lives with Mrs Reilly, has also been notified that her husband, Private James Farrell, 4th Seaforth Highlanders, had died of wounds received in action on 30th March. Private Farrell, who was 26 years of age, was employed with Messrs James Couttie & Sons, Morgan Works, Dundee. He belonged to Aberdeen, and in August proceeded to his native city to join the Territorial battalion of the Seaforths.
Dundee Courier 16th June 1915
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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