Michael Foley

Military Information

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  • Service no: 23081
  • Rank: Private
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  • Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
  • Unit/Ship: 11th Battalion

Personal Information

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  • Occupation: Mill Worker, Halley Bros Ltd, South Ward Rd, Dundee
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    Thomas

  • Spouse:

    Wife, 64 Blackness Rd, Dundee

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More about Michael Foley

Michael is believed to be the brother of Pte Thomas Foley, 24787, 17th Battalion Royal Scots, who died of wounds 18.05.1916.

Michael Foley   Royal Scots

Private Michael Foley, Royal Scots, who was previously reported missing, has sent a letter to his wife, who resides at 64 Blackness Road, stating that he is a prisoner of war.  Private Foley, who is 25 years of age, had been at the front for two years, and had been twice wounded.  He was formerly employed with Halley Bros., Ltd., South Ward Road.  His brother Thomas was killed in May last year.

Dundee Courier 4th June 1918

Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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