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 J. Kidd
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 23.09.1914
- Place of enlistment: Valcartier, Quebec.
- Service no: 24732
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 13th Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 35
- Date of Death: 18.04.1916
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Chester Farm Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I.J.7.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03.01.1881
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Loom Fixer
- Mother:
M. Kidd, 28 Smalls Wynd, Dundee
- Father:
Alex Kidd, 28 Smalls Wynd, Dundee
- Siblings:
Lizzie Kidd, 28 Smalls Wynd, Dundee, Alexander &Daniel
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William J. Kidd
For more information on William visit William’s Memorial and William’s Service Record and Circumstances of Death Register
William was the son of Mr & Mrs Alex Kidd of Dundee.
William is believed to be the brother of Pte Daniel Kidd, 202374, 1/4th Royal Scots Fusiliers, who was killed in action, 21.12.1917 and Trooper Alexander Kidd, 4524, 15th Kings Hussars.
Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson
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