Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Norman John Bird
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: January 1915
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: N/A
- Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
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- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 3rd Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
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- Address:
- Occupation: J. McKenzie Stewart & Co, 37 Albert Sq, Dundee
- Mother:
Mrs T. Bird, 14 Fleuchar St, Dundee
- Father:
- Siblings:
Thomas & Alexander
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More about Norman John Bird
Norman is also believed to be the brother of Cpl Alexander W. Bird, 573973, Labour Corps
Norman J. Bird Royal Scots
DUNDEE SOLDIER WOUNDED,
Mrs T. Bird, 14 Fleuchar Street, Dundee, has been notified that her son, Private Norman J. Bird, Royal Scots, was wounded in action. And that he is now lying in an English hospital.
Prior to enlisting in January of last year Private Bird was employed in the office of Messrs J. Mackenzie Stewart & Co., 37 Albert Square, Dundee. A brother of Pte. Bird, Gunner Thomas J. Bird, Royal Field Artillery, came home from Singapore to enlist. He is at present serving at the front.
Dundee Courier 25th July 1916
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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