Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Matthew Panton
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 27448
- Rank: Corporal
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: Attached Trench Mortar Battery
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address:
- Occupation: Tenter, Bowbridge works, Dundee
- Mother:
Mrs McGavin, 98 Dens Rd, Dundee
- Father:
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- Spouse:
- Children:
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death:
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More about Matthew Panton
Matthew Panton M.M. 27448 Royal Scots
DUNDEE CORPORAL WINS MILITARY MEDAL.
Corporal Matthew Panton, Royal Scots, attached Trench Mortar Battery, has been awarded the Military Medal. The gallant corporal is a son of Mrs M’Gavin, 98 Dens Road, Dundee. He is 30 years of age, and has been 2½ years at the front. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a tenter in Bowbridge Works, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 3rd September 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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