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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Thomas Irvine Geekie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 352113
- Rank: Corporal
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 9th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 24.03.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Pozieres Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 13 to 14
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12.06.1893
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 26 Catherine Street, Dundee
- Occupation: Commercial Traveller
- Mother:
Catherine Geekie nee Irvine
- Father:
Andrew Geekie
- Siblings:
Robert, Andrew, Jane, Christina, Maggie & Kate
- Spouse:
Christina Moon Geekie
- Children:
Catherine Geekie
More about Thomas Irvine Geekie
Thomas has no known grave but is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial. He was the brother of Rifleman Robert Pearson Geekie, 2/10th London Regiment, Rifle Brigade, who was killed in action 27.08.1918. Thomas left a wife and daughter in USA where he had emigrated prior to joining up.
Thomas formally served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, 24707.
Information kindly supplied by Christine Dolby.
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