Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Love
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: April 1915
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 21418
- Rank: Corporal
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 17th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 26
- Date of Death: 17.07.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Esquelbecq Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: III.E.13.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Dyer, J & A Grimmond Ltd, Maxwelltown Works, Dundee
- Mother:
Elizabeth Love, 210 Hilltown, Dundee
- Father:
Robert Love, 210 Hilltown, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Love
William Love 21418 Royal Scots
Mr Robert Love, 210 Hilltown, has been notified that his son, Corporal William Love, Royal Scots, died on 17th July from wounds received on the 10th of that month. Deceased enlisted in April, 1915, and proceeded to France in January, 1916. He was 26 years of age, and was formerly employed as a dyer with J. & A. D. Grimond, Limited, Maxwelltown Works.
Dundee Courier 31st July 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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