Cpl James DOW, 345633, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 06 November 1917 Egypt. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 14th Bn. formerly 1981 6th Royal Highlanders.
Soldiers' Wills
CORPORAL JAMES DOW, 345633, 14TH BN., BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS) killed in action on 06/11/1917 in EGYPT.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Corporal JAMES DOW, 345633, served in the "A" Coy. 14th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 06 November 1917 in Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) at the age of 30 and is buried in BEERSHEBA WAR CEMETERY and is commemorated on L. 23. Additional information given: SON OF DANIEL AND MARY MCCLUSKIE DOW; HUSBAND OF JESSIE DOW, OF 50, FEUS, AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE.
War Memorial
Corporal James Dow, 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
Corporal James Dow, 345633, 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeo.) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 6 Nov 1917 in Egypt. He enlisted at Auchterarder. Additional information: Formerly 1981, 6Th Royal Highlanders
Auchterarder Roll of Honour
Corporal James DOW lived at Cloan View, Auchterarder. He enlisted Aug-14 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch. Home service Queensferry, Dundee and Bedford. Served France May 1915; Wounded 6th June 1916 then sent to Egypt. He died 06th November 1917 at Beersheba, Palestine.
