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 Winter
Military Information
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- Service no: 23693
- Rank: Private
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- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
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Personal Information
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- Address: 23a Atholl St, Lochee, Dundee
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- Mother:
Elizabeth Winter, 23a Atholl St, Lochee, Dundee
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More about Robert Winter
Robert was the brother of Pte William Winter, 24635, 10th Battalion Highland Light Infantry, who died of wounds, 28.03.1916.
Robert Winter M.M. Highland Light Infantry
LOCHEE SOLDIER WINS MILITARY MEDAL.
Private Robert Winter, H.L.I., whose home is at 23a Atholl Street, Lochee, has been awarded the Military Medal for his bravery and splendid example during operations on 1st October.
Private Winter comes of a fighting family. His Brother was killed while serving with the H.L.I., while his father, of the Scottish Rifles has just returned home from Germany, where he has been a prisoner. Robert went to France in June, 1916.
Dundee Courier 19th December 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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