David Petrie

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Dundee
  • Service no: 2543
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
  • Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
  • Place of Death: Belgium
  • Age at Death:
  • Date of Death: 03/07/1917
  • Burial Country: Belgium
  • Cemetery: Coxyde Military Cemetery
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: I. C. 21.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 257 Hilltown, Dundee
  • Occupation:
  • Mother:

    Mary Jane Petrie, 257 Hilltown, Dundee

  • Father:
  • Siblings:

    William

  • Spouse:
  • Children:

More about David Petrie

David Petrie   2543   Black Watch

PETRIE—Died of wounds received in action, on3d July 1917, Private David Petrie, Black Watch, beloved eldest son of Mrs Petrie, 257 Hilltown, Dundee.

Dundee People’s Journal 21st July 1917

Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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