Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Ronald Hay
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 18.06.1915
- Place of enlistment: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Service no: 153195
- Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Distinguished Conduct Medal & Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 43rd Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12.07.1888
- Place of Birth: Edinburgh
- Address:
- Occupation: Stonemason
- Mother:
- Father:
Charles Hay, 239 King St, Broughty Ferry
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Betsy McCulloch
- Children:
- Age at Death: 80
- Date of Death: 31.08.1968
- Place of Death: Sacred Heart Hospital, Russell, Manitoba, Canada
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery:
More about Ronald Hay
For more information on Ronald, visit his Service Record.
Ronald Hay Cameron Highlanders (Canadians)
Ronald Hay, Cameron Highlanders (Canadians), son of Mr Charles Hay, builder, 239 King Street, Broughty Ferry, has been has been awarded the Military Medal for distinguished conduct on the field and promoted to Company Sergeant-Major.
C.S.M. Hay left Dundee in 1912 for Winnipeg, and came over with the Cameron Highlanders almost two years ago. He was severely wounded in France, and was for a time in hospital in this country. Later he was appointed an instructor of cadets. He then returned to the front. The gallant sergeant-major is a mason to trade.
Dundee Courier 15th October 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell, additional information and Service Record courtesy of Gary Thomson
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