Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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Charles Morris Scotland
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 23100
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
- Unit/Ship: 10th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 23
- Date of Death: 13.08.1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Pier & Face 4D
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Lochee, Dundee
- Address: 18 Taylor Street, Lochee, Dundee
- Occupation: Carter, John Findlay, Carriers, Lochee
- Mother:
Mary Ramsay Scotland, 18 Taylor St, Lochee
- Father:
Duncan Anderson Scotland
- Siblings:
Thomas, Cherrybank, Abernethy, Perthshire
- Spouse:
- Children:
1 Child
More about Charles Morris Scotland
Charles has no known grave but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
Charles Scotland 23100 Scottish Rifles
LOCHEE SOLDIER FALLS.
Intimation has been received by Mrs Scotland, 18 Taylor Street, Lochee, of the death in action on 13th August of her son, Pte. Charles Scotland, Scottish Rifles. Previous to joining the colours some six months ago, deceased was employed as a carter by Mr John Findlay, contractor, Lochee. He has been at the front for about three months. Deceased was 23 years of age. Mrs Scotland has a son serving in the R.A.F.
Dundee Courier 8th September 1916
Additional Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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