John Deacon Dewar

265114

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte John DEWAR, 265114, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 02 April 1917 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Died of wounds. Other information given: 6th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private JOHN DEACONS DEWAR, 265114, served in the 1st/6th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 02 April 1917 in France at the age of 21 and is buried in AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION and is commemorated on I. J. 49. Additional information given: SON OF MAGGIE KENNEDY (FORMERLY DEWAR), OF 58, DONCASTER ST., GLASGOW, AND THE LATE DONALD DEWAR. NATIVE OF WESTMILL, AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE.

War Memorial

Private John Dewar, 1/6th, Black Watch, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

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Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private John Dewar, 265114, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), died on 2 Apr 1917 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Auchterarder.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private John DEWAR lived at 49 High Street, Auchterarder. He enlisted Mar-12 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch. He was mobilised 1914. Served France. He died 2nd April 1917 at 42nd General Hospital.

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