Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
David Blackburn
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 9193
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Kings Own Scottish Borderers
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Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 28 North Wellington St, Dundee
- Occupation: T. C. Keay, Machine Merchants, 7 Ogilvie St, Dundee
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More about David Blackburn
David Blackburn King’s Own Scottish Borderers
DUNDEE SOLDIER MISSING.
The parents of Private David Blackburn, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, who reside at 74 Ann Street, Dundee, have received official intimation that their son is missing.
Private Blackburn previously served with his regiment in India for over seven years, and returned home about a year ago. Being a reservist, he was called up on the outbreak of war. Before joining his regiment, Blackburn was in the employment of Mr T. C. Keay, machine merchant, 7 Ogilvie Street, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 21st October 1914
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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