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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Alfred Edward Spink
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 13976
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Army Cyclist Corps
- Unit/Ship: 17th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 21
- Date of Death: 11.10.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: St Aubert British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: IV.A.6.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Montrose
- Address: 53 Dudhope Tce, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Jane Spink, 53 Dudhope Tce, Dundee
- Father:
Alexander Spink
- Siblings:
John, William, Samuel & Henry
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Alfred Edward Spink
Alfred was the brother of Pte John Spink, D.C.M. 55, 1st Battalion, Black Watch.
Alfred Spink 13976 Army Cyclist Corps
SPINK___Killed in action on the 11th October, 1918, Pte. Alfred (Fred) Spink, Army Cyclist Corps, aged 21 years, dearly beloved youngest son of Mrs Spink, 53 Dudhope Street, Dundee.
Dundee People’s Journal 30th October 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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