Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Lynch
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 27638
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 17.07.1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Pier & Face 6D & 7D
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 1 Wilson Street, Lochee, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Mary Lynch, 29 North Wellington St, Dundee
- Children:
Francis, born 04.03.1915
More about William Lynch
William has no known grave but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
William Lynch 27638 Royal Scots
LYNCH―Killed in action, on 17th July, 27638 Private William Lynch, Royal Scots, beloved husband of Mary Connelly. – Inserted by his sorrowing wife and child.
Dundee People’s Journal 5th August 1916
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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