Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
David McDougall
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: Clyde Z/3497
- Rank: Able Seaman
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
- Unit/Ship: Hawke Battalion, R.N. Div
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 19
- Date of Death: 31.08.1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I.D.2.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 7 Rosefield Street, Dundee
- Occupation: Caledonian Railway Company, Dundee
- Mother:
Margaret McDougall, 7 Rosefield St, Dundee
- Father:
David McDougall, 7 Rosefield St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about David McDougall
DUNDEE NAVAL VOLUNTEER DIES OF WOUNDS
Able Seaman David M’Dougall, a member of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to the Hawke Battalion, has died of wounds.
His father, Mr. David M’Dougall, 7 Rosefield Street, Dundee, received intimation some time ago that his son had been dangerously wounded about the back and legs, and one of his legs had been amputated. Deceased, who was nineteen years of age, took part in the Dardanelles expedition, and suffered from dysentery. Prior to enlistment he was in the employ of the Caledonian Railway Company.
Dundee Courier 5th September 1916
Additional information courtesy of Michael Caldwell
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