Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
James Allan
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 240470
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 'C' Company, 5th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 27.05.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Duisans British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: V. G. 67
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Margaret Allan, 15 Lochee Rd, Dundee
- Father:
James Allan, 15 Lochee Rd, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about James Allan
James Allan Black Watch
Pte. James Allan, Black Watch, was killed on the 27th May by the bursting of a shell in a dugout. He was 24 years of age, and enlisted a week after war broke out, having been three and a half years in France. His mother resides at 15 Lochee Road. Previous to joining the colours he was in the employment of the North British Railway. A brother, Gunner Alex. Allan, is at present serving with the R.F.A., in Italy.
Dundee Courier 11th June 1918
Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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