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 Horne
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 17.09.1915
- Place of enlistment: Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Service no: 129482
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 72nd Battalion
- Place of Death: Canada
- Age at Death: 37
- Date of Death: 28.05.1917
- Burial Country: Canada
- Cemetery: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver
- Grave/Mem Ref no: 45.5.6.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 16.08.1879
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Blacksmith
- Mother:
Jane Geddes Horne, Lochee Rd, Dundee
- Father:
James Horne, Lochee Rd, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Annie Allan Horne, 768 – 20th Ave East, Vancouver
- Children:
More about James Horne
James Sr died as a result of heart failure at Booth Memorial Home, Toronto. He was the father of Pte James Mason Horne, 1015315, of the 72nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry. James Jr was discharged from the army when it was discovered that he was underage, being only 15 years old when he enlisted
For more information on James, visit, James Memorial and James Service Record
For reasons unknown James Horne is not included on the original Dundee City Roll of Honour
Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson
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