Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
James Blyth
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 1914
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- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
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- Address: 90 Foundry Lane, Dundee
- Occupation: Mill Worker, A. J. Brough & Co, Taybank Works, Dundee
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David
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More about James Blyth
James Blyth Highland Light Infantry
Private James Blyth, H.L.I., whose parents reside at 90 Foundry Lane, enlisted in 1914, and has been serving in France for 3½ years. During that period, he has been five times wounded, and was reported missing on the 9th April. Previous to enlistment he was employed as a millworker with Messrs A. J. Brough & Co., Taybank Works. His only brother, David has been discharged from the army.
Dundee Courier 4th June 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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