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 Abbot
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Kirkaldy
- Service no: 16960
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
- Unit/Ship: 6th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 26
- Date of Death: 26.09.1915
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Loos Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 46 to 49
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 7 Lyon St, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Helen Abbot, 7 Lyon St, Dundee
- Father:
John Abbot, 7 Lyon St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Euphemia Graham Abbot, 5 West Cottages, Bowhill, Cardenden
- Children:
John, born 04.10.10.1914
More about William Abbot
William has no known grave but is remembered on the Loos Memorial.
William Abbot 16960 Royal Scots Fusiliers
Private William Abbot, Royal Scots Fusiliers, 7 Lyon Street, previously reported missing now officially reported killed.
Dundee People’s Journal 21st October 1916
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