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 Boland
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Bowhill, Fife
- Service no: S/3136
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 21
- Date of Death: 24.08.1915
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Vermelles British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I.F.17.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Miner, Bowhill Colliery
- Mother:
Jessie Boland, 307 Hilltown, Dundee
- Father:
Edward Boland, 307 Hilltown, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about James Boland
For reasons unknown James is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
James Boland S/3136 1st Black Watch
DUNDEE MEMBER OF BLACK WATCH
IS KILLED IN ACTION.
Mr Edward Boland, 20 Isla Street, Dundee, has received official intimation of the death in action on 23rd August of his son, Private James Boland, A Company, 1st Black Watch. Private Boland, who was 21 years of age, enlisted in August of last year, and has been at the front since April last. When war was declared he was employed as a miner at Bowhill Colliery, and resided with Mrs McMahon, Westfield Row, Cardenden. He was the first in the Cardenden district to join the colours after the outbreak of war.
Dundee Courier 8th September 1915
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
Can you tell us more about James Boland'? Some additional facts, a small story handed down through the family or perhaps a picture or an heirloom you can share online. Contact our curator...
THANK YOU for your interest in helping the Great War Dundee project. Please complete the short form below and a curator will contact you in the next few days.
Quick Links
Partners
