Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Balfour
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 19351
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Cyclist Corps
- Unit/Ship: 8th Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address:
- Occupation: Buist Spinning Co, Ltd, Stobswell Works, Dundee
- Mother:
- Father:
William Balfour, Rockfield, Perth Rd, Dundee
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- Spouse:
- Children:
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death:
- Place of Death:
- Burial Country:
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More about William Balfour
William Balfour 19351 Cyclist Corps
DUNDEE SOLDIER WINS MILITARY MEDAL.
Mr Wm. Balfour, gardener, Rockfield, Perth Road, Dundee, has received information that his son, Private William Balfour, 8th Cyclist Corps has been awarded the Military Medal for “gallantry in the field as a runner and keeping in touch with the cavalry under shell fire.” Private Balfour has been almost three years in the forces, and has served for over18 months at the front. Prior to enlistment he was employed in the office of the Buist Spinning Company, Limited, Stobswell Works, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 14th December 1918
Information and image courtesy of Michael Caldwell
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