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 Fisher
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 4004
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 4th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 17
- Date of Death: 24/10/1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Pier and Face 10 A.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 13 Lyon Street, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Cecilia Aitken Don Fisher, 13 Lyon St, Dundee
- Father:
George Fisher, 13 Lyon St, Dundee
- Siblings:
George & Thomas
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Andrew Fisher
Andrew has no known grave but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. His father also served during the Great War with the Black Watch returning home safely. His brother, Trooper Thomas Don Fisher, 406945, served during WW2 with the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment and is believed to have been killed in action 16.04.1941.
Andrew Fisher 4004 Black Watch
FISHER― Killed in action on 24th October, Private Andrew Fisher, Black Watch, aged 17, 13 Lyon Street, grandson of the late George Fisher, of 27 South George Street. – Inserted by Grannie Fisher, Leuchars.
Dundee People’s Journal 11th November 1916
Additional information kindly supplied by Christina Evans, further information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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