Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Joseph Picton
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 42096
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 4/5th Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 26 Campbell St, Lochee, Dundee
- Occupation: Don & Duncan, Kings Cross Works, Dundee
- Mother:
- Father:
Joseph Picton
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- Age at Death:
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More about Joseph Picton
Joseph Picton Black Watch
Wounded in Both Hands and Arms.
Private Joseph Picton, Black Watch, whose home is at 26 Campbell Street, Lochee, has been wounded in both hands and arms. Private Picton, who is 19 years of age, joined up seventeen months ago on attaining the age of eighteen, and had been in France for six months. His father, A.B. Joseph Picton, was in the navy, but was discharged from injuries received in a submarine attack. Before joining the army Private Picton was employed in King’s Cross Works (Don & Duncan).
Dundee Courier 2nd November 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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