Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Thomas Ross
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 345979
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 16.10.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, Aubers
- Grave/Mem Ref no: VI.B.20
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Brechin
- Address: 32 Ure Street, Dundee
- Occupation: Calender Worker
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Thomas Ross
Formerly 3944, 3/4th Black Watch
Thomas Ross, Black Watch
One of Four Brothers Falls.
Pte. Thomas Ross, Black Watch (killed), whose wife resides at 43 Main Street, enlisted in March, 1915, and went to France in September of that year. He was wounded in September, 1916, and was later sent to Egypt, where he served for 16 months. Subsequently he returned to France in May, 1918. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a calender worker. Three brothers are still serving.
Dundee Courier 8th November 1918
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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