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David Innes

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David Innes

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment:
  • Service no: 1857
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards: Distinguished Conduct Medal & Mentioned in Dispatches
  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
  • Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth:
  • Address: 95 Peddie St, Dundee
  • Occupation: Soldier
  • Mother:

    Mrs Orr, 9 Thomson St, Dundee

  • Father:
  • Siblings:

    Frank

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More about David Innes

David is believed to be the brother of Pte Frank J. Innes, 390789, Motor Transport, Army Service Corps, 0f 95 Peddie St, Dundee

David Innes   Black Watch  

WOUNDED FOR THE SECOND TIME.

Mrs Orr, 9 Thomson Street, Dundee, has received official intimation that her son, Private David Innes, 2d Black Watch, was wounded in the fighting at the Persian Gulf.

Private Innes, who is 23 years of age, was with his regiment in India when war broke out.  He proceeded to France with his battalion, and was wounded at Neuve Chapelle.  Private Innes has served five years in the army, and was previously employed by Thomson, Shepherd & Co., Ltd., Seafield Works.  His stepfather is serving with the 3d Black Watch, and was wounded at Loos.

Dundee Courier 12th February 1916

Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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