Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Alexander Nairn
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- Rank: Gunner
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- Regiment/Service: Royal Garrison Artillery
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- Address: Colliston Inn, Colliston
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More about Alexander Nairn
Alexander Nairn Royal Garrison Artillery
WHEN GERMANS SHELL DRESSING STATION.
Gunner Alexander Nairn, R.G.A., Colliston Inn, has been seriously wounded. On Sunday, 19th inst., he was wounded in the right leg above the knee. He managed to crawl along until assistance arrived, and he was taken to a dressing station. He had not been long in the station when a shell hit the building, smashing it to pieces, burying Gunner Nairn and others in the debris. With difficulty he was dug out of his perilous position, and it was seen he was further severely injured in the chest and face. He has now been removed to a hospital at Newport, Mon.
Gunner Nairn, whose wife resides at Colliston, enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war. Previous to coming to Colliston district, about twelve years ago, he was a member of the Dundee constabulary, and was well known in the city.
Dundee Courier 1st September 1917
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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