John Somerville

S/16430

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte John SOMERVILLE, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 18 May 1918 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Died. Other information given: 8th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private J SOMERVILLE, served in the 8th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 18 May 1918 in Germany and is buried in COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY and is commemorated on XI. A. 20.

War Memorial

Private John Somerville, 8th, 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 Somerville, S/16430, 8th (Service) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), died on 18 May 1918 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Perth.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private John SOMERVILLE lived at Borland Park, Auchterarder. He enlisted 7th July 1916 in the 8th battalion of the Black Watch. Home service. Served France from November 1916. Prisoner March 1918. Died. He died 18th July 1918 at Friemersheim.

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