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 Tasker
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Perth
- Service no: S/19253 & 7671
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Labour Corps
- Unit/Ship: 13th Company
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 32
- Date of Death: 26.11.1917
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Dozinghem Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: XIV.E.8.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 142 Dens Rd, Kirkaldy
- Occupation: Barman
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Annie Francis Tasker, 142 Dens Rd, Kirkaldy
- Children:
Christina, born 28.02.1902
More about William Tasker
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
Formally S/19253, Seaforth Highlanders
William Tasker S/19253 – 7671 Labour Battalion
Private William Tasker, Labour Battalion, whose widow and child reside at 142 Dens Road, Kirkcaldy. Formerly barman in Sinclairtown Station Hotel.
Dundee Courier 8th December 1917
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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