Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Smith Hunter
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 14.07.1915
- Place of enlistment: Montreal, Canada
- Service no: 475890
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 26.03.1894
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 326 Delinelle St, St. Henry, Montreal
- Occupation: Photographer
- Mother:
Mary Ann Hunter, 23 North Church St, Dundee
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More about William Smith Hunter
For more information, visit his Service Record.
William S. Hunter Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry
DUNDEE CANADIAN WOUNDED.
Information has been received that Private William S. Hunter, Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry, has received severe gunshot wounds in the leg.
Private Hunter who is only nineteen years of age, emigrated to Canada three years ago, and volunteered on the outbreak of war. He was formerly an employee of Valentines Limited, Perth Road, Dundee. His mother resides at 23 North Church Street, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 29th June 1916
Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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