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 Hovell
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 293052
- Rank: Lance Corporal
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- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
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Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 28 Polepark Rd, Dundee
- Occupation: Carter, Ballinghall & Sons, Brewers, Pleasance Brewery, Dundee
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- Father:
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- Spouse:
Wife, 28 Polepark Rd, Dundee
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More about James Hovell
James Hovell 293052 Black Watch
MILITARY MEDAL FOR DUNDEE MAN.
Another Dundee man has gained the Military Medal. Mrs Hovell, 28 Polepark Road, has just received the gratifying news that her husband, Lance-Corporal J. Hovell, Black Watch, has been awarded this honour for gallantry displayed by him on 23d April. The lance-corporal, who is 27 years of age, has been in France for a year. Prior to enlistment he was employed as a carter with Ballingall & Son, Ltd., brewers, Pleasance Breweries, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 13th June 1917
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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