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Alexander Turpie

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A. Turpie

Military Information

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  • Service no: S/21592
  • Rank: Private
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  • Regiment/Service: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
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  • Address: 1 Crescent Lane, Dundee
  • Occupation: Foreman
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More about Alexander Turpie

For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.

Turpie   Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Private A. Turpie, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1 Crescent Lane, Dundee, has been severely wounded, and his right arm has had to be amputated.  Private Turpie has been in France for nearly twelve months.  Prior to enlistment he was employed as a foreman with Messrs M’Nair, window cleaners, being a painter to trade.

Dundee Courier 20th August 1918

Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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