Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Andrew McCabe
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 1917
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 33079
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers
- Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 19
- Date of Death: 25.08.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Gommecourt, British Cemetery No2, Hebuterne
- Grave/Mem Ref no: IV.J.6.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 40 Hunter Street, Dundee
- Occupation: Baker, Peter McCabe, Hawkhill, Dundee
- Mother:
Alice McCabe, 40 Hunter St, Dundee
- Father:
William McCabe, 40 Hunter St, Dundee
- Siblings:
3 Brothers
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Andrew McCabe
Andrew McCabe 33079 K.O.S.B.
Private Andrew McCabe, K.O.S.B., who died of wounds on August 23, was a son of Mrs McCabe, 40 Hunter Street. He enlisted early in 1917, and had been ten months in France. Deceased, who was 19 years of age, was employed as a baker with Mr Peter McCabe, Hawkhill, previous to joining up. Three brothers are serving, two of whom are on active service.
Dundee Courier 12th September 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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