Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
John Carden
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 34720
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: West Riding Regiment
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Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 5 Baffin St, Dundee
- Occupation: Baker, D. N. Robertson, Ann St, Dundee
- Mother:
- Father:
John Carden, 5 Baffin St, Dundee
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- Age at Death:
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More about John Carden
John Carden 34720 West Riding Regiment
DUNDEE MAN AWARDED MILITARY MEDAL.
Mr John Carden, 5 Baffin Street, Dundee, was yesterday informed that his son, Private John Carden, West Riding Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for acts of gallantry in France. Private Carden, who was doing duty as a company runner in delivering important messages, although exposed to heavy shell-fire. The soldier, who is now marching with his regiment into Germany, has four years’ service to his credit. Before enlisting he was employed as a baker with Mr D. N. Robertson, Ann Street, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 28th December 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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