Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
George Phillips
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: S/3353
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 8th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 25/09/1915
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Loos Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 78 to 83.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 47 Forebank Rd, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
Alexander Phillips
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Isabella Pillips, 47 Forebank Rd, Dundee
- Children:
More about George Phillips
George has no known grave but is remembered on the Loos Memorial.
George Phillips S/3353 Black Watch
PHILLIPS—Missing since 25th September, 1915, now reported killed on that date, Private George Phillips, B.W., aged 27 years, son of the late Mr and Mrs Phillips. – Inserted by his brothers and sisters, 49 Ann Street.
Dundee People’s Journal 10th February 1917
PHILLIPS—In loving memory of our dear brother, Private George Phillips, B.W., who was killed in action on the 25th September 1915, aged 27 years, fourth eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Phillips.
Dundee People’s Journal 29th September 1917
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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