Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
George Ogilvie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 18174
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 15th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 28
- Date of Death: 09.04.1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Arras Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Bay 1 & 2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 2 Ogilvies Rd, Dundee
- Occupation: W, G. Grant & Co Ltd, Jute Spinners, Constitution St, Dundee
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Bridget Ogilvie, 2 Ogilvies Rd, Dundee
- Children:
More about George Ogilvie
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
George Ogilvie 18174 Royal Scots
DUNDEE ROYAL SCOT FALLS IN ACTION.
Mrs Geo. Ogilvie, 2 Ogilvie’s Road, Dundee, has been officially informed of the death in action of her husband, Private Geo. Ogilvie, Royal Scots. Private Ogilvie enlisted at the commencement of the war, and was wounded two months ago. He was killed shortly after returning to the firing line.
Deceased was 28 years of age, and was formerly in the employment of W. G. Grant & Co., Ltd., jute spinners and manufacturers, Constitution Street, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 18th May 1917
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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