Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Robert Cramb
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 201426
- Rank: Corporal
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 6th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 20
- Date of Death: 27/07/1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Soissons Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 9 St Marys Tce, Dundee
- Occupation: Thomas Bonar & Co, King St, Dundee
- Mother:
Elizabeth Gordon Cramb, 9 St Marys Tce, Dundee
- Father:
Robert Cramb, 9 St Marys Tce, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Robert Cramb
Robert has no known grave but is remembered on the Soissons Memorial.
Robert Cramb 201426 Black Watch
Cpl. Robert Cramb, Lewis Gun Section, Black Watch, killed, was the only so of Mr Robert Cramb, 9 St Mary’s Terrace. Previous to enlistment he was employed in the office of Thomas Bonar & Co., King Street, and was held in high esteem by his employers. He was 21 years of age, and joined the colours three years ago, being engaged as an instructor in England before going to France in March of this year.
Dundee People’s Journal 17th August 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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