Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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Christopher Gray
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Perth
- Service no: 3/2683
- Rank: Lance Corporal
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 18.11.197
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Tyne Cot Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 94 to 96
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Cupar
- Address: 32a Hilltown, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Mary Keith Gray, c/o Forbes, 32a Hilltown, Dundee
- Father:
C. Gray, 135 Alexander St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Christopher Gray
Christopher has no known grave but is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
Christopher Gray 3/2683 Black Watch
DUNDEE HERO MAKES THE FINAL SACRIFICE.
Lance-Corporal Christopher Gray, a Dundee soldier with a remarkable record, has made the supreme sacrifice. He had been six times previously wounded and once gassed. Lance-Corporal Gray, was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. Gray, 135 Alexander Street.
Dundee Courier 19th December 1917
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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