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 Grant
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 26891
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 34
- Date of Death: 27.09.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Lowrie Cemetery, Havrincourt
- Grave/Mem Ref no: J.17.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Caputh
- Address: 4 Gardner St, Dundee
- Occupation: James Keillor & Sons, Dundee
- Mother:
Mrs Grant, 14 Benvie Rd, Dundee
- Father:
John Grant, Caputh
- Siblings:
4 Brothers
- Spouse:
Mary Eleanor Chaplain Grant, 4 Gardner St, Dundee
- Children:
William, born 08.11.1911, Anabella, born 21.07.1913 & John, born 04.12.1914
More about Frank Grant
Frank Grant MM 26981 Royal Scots
Five Brothers With the Colours.
Private Frank Grant, MM., Royal Scots, who fell in action on 27th September, was the fourth son of the late Mr John Grant, Caputh, and Mrs Grant, 14 Benvie Road, Dundee. Private Grant, who enlisted three years ago, had seen much heavy fighting. Deceased, who was 34 years of age, was one of five brothers serving with the colours. Before his enlistment he was in the employment of James Keiller & Son, Ltd., Dundee. He leaves a widow and three children, who reside at 4 Gardner Street.
Dundee Courier 25th October 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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