Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Rennie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: October 1915
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: S/14263
- Rank: Lance Corporal
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 14th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 19
- Date of Death: 29.12.1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand
- Grave/Mem Ref no: VII.G.6.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Apprentice, Boots the Chemist, Arbroath
- Mother:
Jane Fenton Rennie, “Dunvegan” Hayswell Rd, Arbroath
- Father:
William J. Rennie “Dunvegan” Hayswell Rd, Arbroath
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Rennie
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
William was killed in action near Bouchavesnes. His Colonel wrote:- “Your son was ever a brave soldier and a good comrade,” and his platoon officer wrote:- “Lance Corporal William Rennie was a fine soldier. He did his duty, being faithful unto death.”
William Rennie S/14263 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
ARBROATH FAMILY’S SAD LOSS.
Mr and Mrs Rennie, Carnegie Street, Arbroath, have been notified that their eldest son, Lance-Corporal William Rennie, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, has been killed in action. Lance-Corporal Rennie, who left for the front last summer, was a young man of fine character and much promise, and much sympathy is being expressed to his parents in their sad loss. Prior to enlistment the young soldier was employed as a chemist with Boots, Ltd., in Arbroath, and in his work, he displayed great ability. His steadiness and many fine qualities made him a favourite with his soldier chums, and the promotion which came to him after a period of service was a fitting recognition of his good work in the battalion.
The father of the deceased soldier is well known in Arbroath, being the local manager for the Maypole Dairy Company.
Dundee Courier 10th January 1917
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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