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Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 1913
  • Place of enlistment: Dundee
  • Service no: 1680
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards: Distinguished Conduct Medal & Military Medal
  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
  • Unit/Ship: 1/5th Battalion

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 16.03.1897
  • Place of Birth: Craig, Montrose
  • Address: 96 Northesk Rd, Montrose
  • Occupation:
  • Mother:
  • Father:

    William Gouk, 5 Rustic Pl, Dundee

  • Siblings:

    David

  • Spouse:

    Katie Gouk

  • Children:

    3 daughters (names unknown)

  • Age at Death: 52
  • Date of Death: 13.11.1949
  • Place of Death: Strathcathro Hospital, Brechin
  • Burial Country: Scotland
  • Cemetery: Sleepyhillock Cemetery, Montrose

More about George Gouk

George was believed to be the brother of Pte David Gouk, 240684, 4/5th Black Watch, who was killed in  action 27.09.1917

George was awarded his Military Medal for his actions with the 4/5th Battalion during their assault on German positions around Kitcheners Wood on 31st July 1917. He was wounded during this action and was transferred to the 9th Service Battalion. In 1921 George emigrated to Canada where he was married and settled in Winnipeg. On 7th Sept 1939 George  enlisted with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. He was appointed C.S.M,  on 22nd Feb 1941 and was still serving with them when they took part in the raid on Dieppe for which he was awarded the D.C.M.

Following the end of the war George and his family returned to Scotland and settled in Montrose and worked with Britsh Railways in the Local goods dept.

Gary Thomson, information courtesy of  WFA Bulletin magazine, No 129.

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