More about James L. Carnegie

For reasons unknown James is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.

James L. Carnegie   S/6028   Gordon Highlanders

DUNDEE BUILDER’S SON WOUNDED.

Private James Carnegie, 9th Gordons, who is reported wounded and missing, is a son of Mr John Carnegie, builder, Dundee.

Dundee Courier 12th October 1915

MYSTERY SURROUNDS BARRY SOLDIER

Who is Missing After Being Attended by Doctor.

Mystery surrounds Private James Carnegie, son of Mr John Carnegie, The Nook, Barry, who is officially reported to be missing as well as having sustained wounds.

Private Carnegie, who enlisted at the outbreak of war, is attached to the 9th Gordon Highlanders with which regiment he went on active service early in July this year.  His relatives learned some time ago that he had been wounded in the stomach, but the doctor who attended him states that the wound was not deep, and he did not entertain any fear for it proving fatal.  Private Carnegie after being medically attended, was placed on an ambulance, but from that point no news of him can be traced.  His distressed relatives have made searching inquiries, but all to no purpose.

Carnegie was a young fellow, very popular in the Carnoustie district, where he was known as a splendid sportsman, excelling in football, while on the golf links he was by no means a novice.

Previous to enlisting he was in the employment of his father, Mr John Carnegie, who carries on business in Dundee as a brick layer and contractor, and who is well known in local business and political circles.

Dundee Evening Telegraph 8th November 1915

BARRY SOLDIER’S FATE.

Mr John Carnegie, The Nook, Barry, has received official notice that his son, Private James Carnegie, Gordons, who has been missing since 25th September, 1915, may now be presumed to be dead.

Private Carnegie, who has died at the age of nineteen, joined the Gordons shortly after the outbreak of war, being at that time associated with his father’s business as a builder and contractor.  There were a few better known or better liked lads at Barry and Carnoustie than Jimmie Carnegie.  He was one of the best shots in the Barry Miniature Rifle Club, and shared championship honours along with his elder brother.

Dundee Courier 25th September 1916