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William Blair

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 1915
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  • Service no: 345446
  • Rank: Private
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  • Awards: Military Medal
  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
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  • Address: 1 Graham Pl, Dundee
  • Occupation: Postman
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    William Blair, 1 Graham Pl, Dundee

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William Blair   345446   Black Watch

DUNDEE POSTMAN GAINS MILITARY MEDAL.

Private William Blair, son of Mr William Blair, 1 Graham Place, Dundee, who has been nearly three and a half years on active service, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in France. Private Blair joined the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry early in 1915, and was latterly transferred to the Black Watch.  He has served in Palestine and France, his regiment always being in the thick of the fighting.  Private Blair, who is 21 years of age, was formerly in the Dundee Postal Service.

Dundee Courier 27th November 1918

Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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