Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Daniel Kidd
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 202374
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
- Unit/Ship: 1st/4th Battalion
- Place of Death: Israel/Palestine
- Age at Death: 26
- Date of Death: 21.12.1917
- Burial Country: Israel/Palestine
- Cemetery: Ramleh War Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: T.6.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 28 Smalls Wynd, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
M. Kidd, 28 Smalls Wynd, Dundee
- Father:
Alex Kidd, 28 Smalls Wynd, Dundee
- Siblings:
Lizzie Kidd, 28 Smalls Wynd, Dundee, William & Alexander
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Daniel Kidd
Daniel is believed to be the brother of Pte William Kidd, 24732, 13th Battalion Canadian Infantry, who was killed in action, 19.08.1916 and Trooper Alexander Kidd, 4524, 15th Kings Hussars.
Daniel Kidd 202374 Royal Scots Fusiliers
KIDD___Killed in action on the 21st December, 1917, Private Daniel Kidd, Royal Scots Fusiliers, aged 26 years, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Kidd 28 Small’s Wynd, Dundee. – Inserted by his sisters, 28 Small’s Wynd, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 8th January 1918
KIDD___In loving memory of our dear brother Private Daniel Kidd, Royal Scots Fusiliers, killed in action on the 21st December 1917, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Kidd 28 Small’s Wynd, Dundee. – Inserted by his sisters and brother, also his sister and brother-in-law, U.S.A.
Dundee People’s Journal 27th December 1919
Additional information and image courtesy of Michael Caldwell and Gary Thomson
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