Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Michael Clarke
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- Service no: 140654
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Royal Fusiliers
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- Address: 7 East Hendersons Wynd, Dundee
- Occupation: Cutter, Malcolm Ogilvie & Co Ltd, Constable Works, Dundee
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More about Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke Royal Scots Fusiliers
DUNDEE SOLDIER WOUNDED.
Fully a week ago Mrs Clarke, 7 East Henderson’s Wynd, received intimation from the authorities that her husband, Private Michael Clarke, of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, had been wounded, and she was buoyed up with the last words in the message – “Not severe.” On Tuesday last she received another postcard which had been written by a chum on behalf of Michael, who was not able to pen the epistle, asking for pipes and tobacco. This request seemed to betoken that her husband was improving, and the articles were immediately sent off.
On Saturday, however, Mrs Clarke’s hopes were blighted on receipt of the following telegram from the military authorities :—“Regret to inform you that your husband is seriously ill in Colchester Military Hospital.” Private Clarke is a reservist, having served seven years with his regiment in India. He was employed as a cutter with Malcolm Ogilvie & Co., Ltd., Constable Works.
Dundee Courier 2nd November 1914
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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