Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Joseph Downie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Perth
- Service no: 3/2519
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: Iraq
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 07.01.1916
- Burial Country: Iraq
- Cemetery: Amara War Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: XXX.H.10.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 258 Hawkhill, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Mary Ann Downie, 258 Hawkhill, Dundee
- Father:
Thomas Downie
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Joseph Downie
Joseph Downie 3/2519 Black Watch
DOWNIE___Killed in action, Private Joseph Downie, No. 2519, 2nd Black Watch, aged 19 years beloved son of the late Thomas Downie, hackle-grinder.
Dundee People’s Journal 19th February 1916
Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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