Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Ernest Samson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 83977
- Rank: Driver
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
- Unit/Ship: 20th Division Ammunition Column
- Place of Death: Bulgium
- Age at Death: 19
- Date of Death: 18.03.1916
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: V.C.17.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 3 Watt Street, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
David Samson, 3 Watt St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Ernest Samson
The original Dundee Roll of Honour had Ernest listed as Sampson, but both C.W.G.C. & S.D.G.W. database has his surname recorded as Samson. He was the son of Mr & Mrs David Samson.
Information supplied by Gary Thomson
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