Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
James Nairn
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 2822
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 4th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 22
- Date of Death: 09/06/1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Gorre British And Indian Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I. G. 8.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 31 Hawkhill, Dundee
- Occupation: Miner/Motor Engineer?
- Mother:
Mary Nairn, 31 Hawkhill, Dundee
- Father:
James Nairn, 31 Hawkhill, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about James Nairn
James Nairn 2822 Black Watch
DUNDEE BLACK WATCH MAN KILLED.
Official intimation has been received in Dundee that Private James Nairn, Black Watch, was killed in action on 9th June. The deceased soldier, who is a son of Mrs Nairn, 31 Hawkhill, Dundee, enlisted in the Black Watch about six months after the outbreak of war, and was at the front for fifteen months. Private Nairn was 22 years of age, and was prior to enlistment, employed as a miner at Buckhaven.
Dundee Courier 22nd June 1916
Private James Nairn, Black Watch, son of Mr and Mrs Nairn, 31 Hawkhill, Dundee, is reported to have been killed on 9th June. Deceased was 22 years of age, and joined the colours after the beginning of the war, before which he was employed as a motor engineer in the city.
Dundee People’s Journal 24th June 1916
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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