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Robert Wilson

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Robert's pension record courtesy of WFA

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Perth
  • Service no: S/19493
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
  • Unit/Ship: 1st/7th Battalion
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death:
  • Date of Death: 26.05.1918
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Etaples Military Cemetery
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: LXVIII.D.17.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Monifieth
  • Address:
  • Occupation: Traction Engine Assistant
  • Mother:
  • Father:

    W. S. Wilson, 42 Brook St, Monifieth

  • Siblings:

    John Wilson, Union St, Monifieth

  • Spouse:
  • Children:

    William, born 24.10.1903 and one other child (name unknown)

More about Robert Wilson

For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour. Guardian of child listed as Mrs A. Spence, 42 Brook St, Monifieth.

Robert Wilson   S/19493   Black Watch

Information reached Monifieth this morning that Private Robert Wilson, Black Watch, Brook Street, Monifieth, has died at a base hospital in France from acute bronchitis.  Private Wilson is a son of Mr W. S. Wilson, slater, Monifieth, and joined the colours about eighteen months ago, having been in the firing line for over a year.  He was home on leave in March last, and returned in time for the big German advance on 21st March.  Prior to enlistment he acted as a traction engine assistant with his brother, Mr John Wilson, Union Street, Monifieth, and was very well known throughout the district.  He leaves two orphans, his wife having predeceased him some time ago.

Dundee Evening Telegraph 28th May 1918

Private Robert Wilson, Black Watch, has died of wounds.  He is a son of Mr W. S. Wilson, slater, Monifieth, and formerly was a traction engine attendant with his brother, Mr John Wilson, Union Street, Monifieth.

Broughty Ferry Guide 31st May 1918

Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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