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 D'Arcy
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Glasgow
- Service no: 21483
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 29.03.1918
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Tyne Cot Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 68 to 70 & 162 & 162A
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Barony, Lanarkshire
- Address:
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Bridget D’Arcy
- Father:
John D’Arcy
- Siblings:
John, William, Kate, Mary & Bridget
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Thomas D'Arcy
For reasons unknown Thomas is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
DUNDEE RIFLEMAN FALLS IN ACTION.
Intimation has been received by his sister, who resides at 3 St Mary’s Lane, Lochee, of the death in action of Private Thomas Darcy, Scottish Rifles. Deceased’s brother, Private John Darcy, K.O.S.B., was killed in action some time ago.
Thomas, who was 26 years of age, was in Glasgow when he enlisted in the Scottish Rifles in 1915. He had seen considerable service at the front.
Dundee Courier 16th April 1918
His brother was Pte John D’Arcy, 8779, 2nd battalion, Kings Own Scottish Borderers, who was killed in action 14.10.1914.
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, Additional information and image kindly supplied by Micheal Caldwell
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