More about William Fox

William joined the Territorials in 1907 as a private and when war broke out he was mobilised and went to France in 1914. His health gave way, and he was discharged in 1916, after having served for two years. He died at his home in Dundee on 7 December 1918. He had a brother who also fought and died during the Great War, he was Sgt James Fox 2154, 1st Battalion Black Watch, who died of wounds 26.01.1915.

The Arbroath Roll of Honour records William’s rank as Sergeant although he is listed as a Private on C.W.G.C.

For reasons unknown William is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.

William Fox   30   Black Watch

MILITARY FUNERAL―On Wednesday the remains of Sergeant William Fox, 5th Black Watch, whose home was at 79 Blackscroft, Dundee, were interred with military honours in the Eastern Cemetery, Dundee.  The deceased, whose mother resides at 3 Ladyloan, was 29 years of age.  He joined the territorials eleven years ago, and was working in Glasgow when war was declared.  In November 1914 he went to France in the Arbroath detachment of the 5th Black Watch.  The deceased saw a good deal of fighting, but his health broke down, and he was discharged two years ago.  His only brother, Sergeant James Fox, 1st Black Watch, was killed in action in January 1915.

Arbroath Guide 14th December 1918

FOX―At 79 Blackscroft, Dundee, William Fox, age 28 years, on the 7th December, Beloved husband of Catherine Scanlan, also her son Bernard, (Wee Bennie), age 1 year and 8 months―a heavy loss and sadly missed.

Dundee Evening Telegraph 16th December 1918