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 Ross
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: S/43076
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 6th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 21.03.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Arras Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Bay 6
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Isabella Ross, 61 Derby St, Dundee
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about James Ross
James has no known grave but is remembered on the Arras Memorial. He was the brother of L/Cpl William Ross, who also served with the Black Watch and returned home safely.
James Ross S/43076 Black Watch
Second Time Missing.
Private James Ross, Black Watch, was a Dundee Territorial, and went to the front two years ago. He was missing for four days, and was later buried by a shell. He had a spell of furlough, and returned to France a year ago. He is the son of Mrs Ross, 61 Derby Street, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 22nd April 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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