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Thomas Coutts Burns
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Glasgow
- Service no: 14328
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 12th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 21
- Date of Death: 13.09.1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Pier & Face 15C
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
Alexander Burns, 14 Edward St, Overnewton, Glasgow
- Siblings:
Janet & James
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Thomas Coutts Burns
For reasons unknown Thomas is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour. He was the brother of Pte James Bruce Burns, 9738, 5th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) who was killed in action 06.04.1916.
Information supplied by Gary Thomson
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