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James David Pratt

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James pension record courtesy of WFA

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Perth
  • Service no: S/12217
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
  • Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion
  • Place of Death: Israel/Palestine
  • Age at Death: 23
  • Date of Death: 29.06.1918
  • Burial Country: Israel/Palestine
  • Cemetery: Jerusalem Memorial
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 32

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Methven
  • Address:
  • Occupation:
  • Mother:

    Christina Pratt, Castle St, Longforgan by Dundee

  • Father:

    Walter Pratt, Castles St, Longforgan

  • Siblings:

    Peter

  • Spouse:

    Christina Cameron Pratt

  • Children:

    James, born 12.08.1914

More about James David Pratt

James is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour although his brother Peter is.  Brother of Trooper Peter Pratt, 189, Household Cavalry, who was killed in action 11.12.1916.

James David Pratt   S/12217   Black Watch

PRATT—Killed in action, in Egypt on 29th June, Private James David Pratt, 2d R.H., age 23 years, beloved husband of Christina Cameron, and second youngest son of Mrs Pratt, Longforgan.

Dundee Courier 10th July 1918

Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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