Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
James Thomson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Kirkaldy
- Service no: 3/3064
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 8th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 38
- Date of Death: 13.07.1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Pier & Face 10A
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Mary Thomson, 51 Pratt St, Kirkaldy
- Children:
More about James Thomson
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
James Thomson 3/3064 Black Watch
James Thomson, 5 Pratt Street, Kirkcaldy, has also fallen in action. He was 38 years of age, and he served in India, China, and in the South African War. He leaves a widow.
Dundee Evening Telegraph 15th August 1916
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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