Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Frank Cosgrove
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 8420
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders
- Unit/Ship:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 28 Mid St, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Mother, 150 Overgate, Dundee
- Father:
- Siblings:
Michael, James & John
- Spouse:
Bridget Cosgrove, 28 Mid St, Dundee
- Children:
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death:
- Place of Death:
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery:
More about Frank Cosgrove
Frank Cosgrove M.M. 8420 Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
DUNDEE MAN WINS THE MILITARY MEDAL.
Mrs Cosgrove, 150 Overgate, Dundee, has been notified that her son, Private Frank Cosgrove, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery. A letter from the captain of his regiment states—“Single-handed he captured a machine gun under heavy fire.”
Private Cosgrove joined the Indian Army about 8 years ago, and came over with the Indian Expeditionary Force when war broke out. He has also three brothers on active service, Private Michael in the Black Watch and James and John in the Royal Naval Division.
Dundee Courier 14th February 1918
Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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