Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Andrew H. Smith
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 260092
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 1st/5th Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 27
- Date of Death: 26.06.1917
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Addenda Panel 58.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Butcher, Mr Maiden, Hawkhill, Dundee
- Mother:
Margaret M. Smith
- Father:
William G. Smith
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Andrew H. Smith
Andrew has no known grave but is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial.
Andrew H. Smith 260092 Gordon Highlanders
DUNDEE BUTCHER KILLED IN ACTION.
Mrs Smith, wife of David Smith, printer, King Street, Crieff, has received intimation that her youngest brother, Andrew H. Smith, a private in the Gordon Highlanders, had been killed by shell fire on Tuesday, 26th June.
Deceased was formerly employed by Mr Maiden, butcher, Hawkhill, Dundee.
He was a prominent member of Baxter Park U.F. Church choir, and was an accomplished pianist.
Dundee Courier 14th July 1917
Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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