Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Patrick Beagin
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 31660
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 19
- Date of Death: 12.06.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Esquelbecq Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: III.B.12.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 25 Alexander Street, Dundee
- Occupation: William Robertson, Coal Merchants, 21 Alexander St, Dundee
- Mother:
Jane Beagin, 25 Alexander St, Dundee
- Father:
John Beagin, 25 Alexander St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Patrick Beagin
Three Weeks in France.
Pte. Patrick Beagin, Scottish Rifles, whose mother, resides at 25 Alexander Street, has died as the result of gas poisoning. Deceased, who was 19 years of age, enlisted 15 months ago, and had only been three weeks in France. Previous to enlisting he was in the employment of Mr William Robertson, coal merchants, 21 Alexander Street.
Dundee Courier 20th June 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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