Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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George Johnstone
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Peebles
- Service no: S/6800
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion, 'A' Company
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 09.05.1915
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Le Touret Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 24 to 26
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Broughty Ferry
- Address: 150 Overgate, Dundee
- Occupation: General Dealer
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Bridget Johnstone, 150 Overgate, Dundee
- Children:
Helen, born 22.11.1901 & 1 other child (name unknown)
More about George Johnstone
George has no known grave but is remembered on the Le Touret Mmemorial.
George Johnston S/6800 Black Watch
Official intimation has been received in Dundee, that Private George Johnston, of the 1st Black Watch, has been missing since 9th May. Private Johnston is 34 years of age, and enlisted after the outbreak of war, previous to which he was a general dealer. He lived at 150 Overgate, where his wife and two children are residing.
Dundee People’s Journal 28th August 1915
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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