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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Douglas Masterton
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: S/44773
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death:
- Age at Death: 18
- Date of Death: 23.10.18
- Burial Country: Scotland
- Cemetery: Newmonthill Cemetery, Forfar
- Grave/Mem Ref no: J.216 (1&2)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Glasgow
- Address: 8 Tannadice Street, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Ellen Masterton, 8 Tannadice St, Dundee
- Father:
Charles Smith Masterton
- Siblings:
John & William
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Douglas Masterton
C.W.G.C. records state “Son of Charles and Douglas Livingstone Masterton”
Douglas is believed to be the brother of Cpl John Douglas Masterton, S/11489, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, who was killed in action 21.06.1918 and A.B. William Masterton, Clyde Z/3970, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who was killed in action 30.12.1917.
Next of kin listed as Miss Betsy Masterton (aunt) 8 Tannadice St, Dundee
Additional information supplied by Gary Thomson
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