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 Burry
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Perth
- Service no: 1850
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion, 'F' Company
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 24
- Date of Death: 09.05.1915
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Le Touret Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 24 to 26
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Lochee, Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Jane Harris Burry, Twain Cottages, Muirhead of Liff
- Father:
David Nicoll Burry, Twain Cottages, Muirhead of Liff
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about James Burry
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour. He was the brother of Pte John Harris Burry, 304502, 3rd Training Depot, Canadian Army Medical Corps
James Burry 1850 Black Watch
MUIRHEAD OF LIFF LAD KILLED.
Mr David Burry, Muirhead of Liff, has received official notice that his third son, James, was killed in action on the 9th inst. Private James Burry, who was 24 years of age, joined the 2nd Battalion Black Watch about five years ago, and went to India fully three years ago. He arrived in France early in October, and had taken part in various engagements.
Dundee Courier 31st May 1915
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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