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 Jackson
Military Information
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- Service no: 8054
- Rank: Corporal
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- Regiment/Service: Scots Guards
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Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1894
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 20 Overgate, Dundee
- Occupation: J & J Cunningham, Dock St, Dundee
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- Father:
Father, 20 Overgate, Dundee
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More about James Jackson
James Jackson Scots Guards
Corporal James Jackson, of the Scots Guards, whose father resides at 20 Overgate, has been wounded in the left knee. Cpl. Jackson was at one time employed with Messrs J. & J. Cunningham, Dock Street, but enlisted prior to war. He went to France, and received shrapnel wounds in the head during the retreat from Mons. He has taken part in all the big engagements since he returned to France. He is 20 years of age. A son-in-law of Mr Jackson was killed in 1915.
Dundee Courier 17th June 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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