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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Alexander Morris
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 27520
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 4th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 27.09.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Moeuvres British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: B.11.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 29 Rosefield Street, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Mary Jane Morris, 29 Rosefield St, Dundee
- Father:
James Morris
- Siblings:
David & Mrs O’Neill, 92 Blackscroft, Dundee
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Alexander Morris
Alexander was the brother of Pte David Hunter Morris, 202335. 1/4th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, who was killed in action, 15.01.1918.
Alexander Morris 27520 Royal Scots
MORRIS―Killed in action on 27th September, No. 27520 Private Alex. Morris, Royal Scots, youngest son of the late James and Mrs Morris, 29 Rosefield Street, Dundee. – Inserted by his sister, Mrs O’Neill, 92 Blackscroft.
Dundee People’s Journal 12th October 1918
Additional information supplied by Gary Thomson, further information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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