Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Richard Todd
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 20.03.1915
- Place of enlistment: Montreal, Quebec.
- Service no: 418493
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 42nd Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 24
- Date of Death: 26.05.1916
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Menin Road South Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I.O.10.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10.07.1891
- Place of Birth: Tayport, Fife
- Address:
- Occupation: Carpenter
- Mother:
Martha Todd, 32 William St, Dundee
- Father:
Richard Todd, 32 William St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Mary Gourlay Todd
- Children:
More about Richard Todd
Richard was the husband of Mary Gourlay Todd, native of Tayport, Fife. He is believed to be the brother of Pte John Todd, 41247, 1/7th Black Watch, who also served and returned home safely.
For more information on Richard visit Richard’s Memorial and Richard’s Service Record
There are several references to Richard in the Dundee Peoples Journal 10/06/1916 pages 7 & 14, and 24/06/1916 page 7, available at Dundee Central Library
Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson
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