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 Birks
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
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- Service no: 3314
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
Personal Information
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- Address: 76 Dudhope St, Dundee
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Wife, 76 Dudhope St, Dundee
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More about William Birks
William was the brother of Pte James Small Birks, 3/3350, 2nd Battalion Black Watch, who died from wounds, 12.03.1915.
William Birks Black Watch
DUNDEE HIGHLANDER WOUNDED.
Mrs Birks, 76 Dudhope Street, Dundee, has received intimation that her husband, Private William Birks, 1st Black Watch, has been wounded. Private Birks, who is at present lying in hospital in England, was hit in the left foot. His brother, Private James Birks, 2d Black Watch, was killed in action on 12th March.
Dundee Courier 11th November 1915
Information and image supplied by Michael Caldwell
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