Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
John J. Keith
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 6830
- Rank: Sergeant
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Distinguished Conduct Medal
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 5 Dixon St, Glasgow
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
Charles Keith, 18 Polepark Rd, Dundee
- Siblings:
3 Brothers
- Spouse:
- Children:
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death:
- Place of Death:
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- Cemetery:
More about John J. Keith
- J. Keith D.C.M. 6830 Black Watch
DUNDEE SERGEANT GAINS D.C.M.
The D.C.M. has been gained by Sergeant J. J. Keith, Black Watch, son of Mr Charles Keith, 18 Polepark Road, Dundee, for conspicuous bravery on the field. The gallant sergeant enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war, and went to France in February, 1915. He has been once wounded. Sergeant Keith has two brothers and one brother-in-law serving, while another brother is discharged.
Dundee Courier 24th June 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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