Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Thomas Ireland
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 23874
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Kings Own Scottish Borderers
- Unit/Ship: 6th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 09.04.1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: St Nicolas British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I.D.14.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 24 Charles St, Dundee
- Occupation: Trades Lane Calender, Dundee
- Mother:
Mary Jane Fielding
- Father:
Mungo Ireland
- Siblings:
David, Mungo & Kate
- Spouse:
Nellie McGlogan, 24 Charles St, Dundee
- Children:
Mary Jane, born 27.07.1915
More about Thomas Ireland
- Ireland 23874 K.O.S.B.
DUNDEE SOLDIER KILLED.
Official intimation has been received in the city of the death in action of Private T. Ireland, K.O.S.B. Previous to enlistment Private Ireland was employed in the Trades Lane Calendering Company, Limited. He had been at the front for a considerable time, and leaves a widow and one child, who reside at 24 Charles Street, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 30th April 1917
Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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