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James Robb

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James Robb

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 1914
  • Place of enlistment:
  • Service no: 203939
  • Rank: Private
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  • Regiment/Service: Kings Royal Rifle Corps
  • Unit/Ship: 5th Battalion

Personal Information

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  • Place of Birth:
  • Address: 47 North Wellington St, Dundee
  • Occupation: Baker, G. Sandiman, 1 Strathmartine Rd, Dundee
  • Mother:
  • Father:

    Alexander Robb, 47 North Wellington St, Dundee

  • Siblings:

    1 Brother

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More about James Robb

James Robb   K.R.R.

Local Baker a Prisoner of War.

Mr Alex Robb, 47 N. Wellington Street, Dundee, has received a postcard from his son, Rifleman James Robb, K.R.R., stating that he was taken prisoner by the Germans on the 21st March.  Rifleman Robb who is 22 years of age, enlisted in 1914, and had been in France for three and a half years.  Prior to enlisting he was employed as a baker with Mr G. Sandeman, 1 Strathmartine Road.  Mr Robb has another son in hospital suffering from the effects of gas.

Dundee Courier 1st July 1918

Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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