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William McEwan

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William McEwans Gravemarker (photo courtesy of Gary Thomson)

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 23.12.1916
  • Place of enlistment: Regina, Saskatchewan.
  • Service no: 1030511
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
  • Unit/Ship: 236th Battalion
  • Place of Death: Dundee
  • Age at Death: 40
  • Date of Death: 07.03.1918
  • Burial Country: Scotland
  • Cemetery: Western Necropolis (Balgay) Dundee
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: K.4.5405

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01.07.1877
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: Regina, Saskatchewan
  • Occupation: Stonemason
  • Mother:

    Agnes McEwan, 2 Andersons Lane, Dundee

  • Father:
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    sister

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More about William McEwan

William died suddenly in Dundee of heart failure whilst visiting his sister during leave from Seaford Camp. He initially enlisted with the 152nd Battalion 14.03.1916 before deserting 22.06.1916.

For more information on William, visit, Williams Memorial also William’s Service Record and War Graves Register

For reasons unknown William McEwan is not included on the original Dundee City Roll of Honour

Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson

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