Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Robert Leighton
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: Clyde Z/186
- Rank: Able Seaman
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- Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Division
- Unit/Ship: Hood Battalion, R.N. Div
Personal Information
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- Place of Birth:
- Address: 11 Cardean St, Dundee
- Occupation: Apprentice Fitter, Wallace Foundry, Dundee
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More about Robert Leighton
Robert Leighton C2/186 Hood Bn Royal Naval Division
WOUNDED AT THE DARDANELLES.
Able Seaman Robert Leighton, 11 Cardean Street, Dundee, was a member of the Hood Battalion, and received a severe gunshot wound in the leg. Intimation was made known to his relatives yesterday of the fact, and his limb, it was stated, has been amputated. He was an apprentice fitter in the Wallace Foundry before joining the colours, and is 21 years of age.
Dundee People’s Journal 22nd May 1915
Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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