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John Auchterlonie

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John Auchterlonie, (image courtesy of Michael Caldwell)

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 22.10.1914
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  • Rank: Able Seaman
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  • Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Division
  • Unit/Ship: Howe Battalion, R.N. Div

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  • Address: 11 Fleuchar Street, Dundee
  • Occupation: Grocer's Assistant
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    John Auchterlonie, 11 Fleuchar St, Dundee

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More about John Auchterlonie

DUNDEE NAVAL VOLUNTEER

RECEIVES HIS SECOND WOUND AT THE DARDANELLES.

A.B. John Auchterlonie, a member of the Howe Battalion of the Royal Naval Division, has twice been wounded in the fighting at the Dardanelles.

Mr John Auchterlonie, 11 Fleuchar Street, Dundee, yesterday received intimation of the second mishap to his son.  The official announcement stated that A.B.  Auchterlonie was wounded in action near the Dardanelles on 17th August.  Auchterlonie, who is 18 years of age, enlisted on 22nd October last.  He was formerly employed as a grocer’s assistant.

Dundee Courier 3rd September 1915

Information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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