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 Tasker
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: September 1914
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 28776
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 194th Labour Company
Personal Information
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- Address: 2 Burnett St, Dundee
- Occupation: Scott, Sons & Co, Dudhope Works, Dundee
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More about John Tasker
John Tasker Black Watch
Private John Tasker, Black Watch, who has been wounded, is the only son of Mrs Tasker, 2 Burnett Street, Dundee. Private Tasker was scarcely 16 years of age when he enlisted in September, 1914, and he has been on active service for two months. Before enlisting he was employed in North Dudhope Works (Scott, Sons, & Co.).
Dundee Courier 12th April 1918
Information and image courtesy of Michael Caldwell
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