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Rifleman WILLIAM FORD BLACKIE

Service Number: S/16311
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Rifle Brigade

2nd Bn.

Date of Death

Died 04 April 1917

Age 30 years old

Buried or commemorated at

GOUZEAUCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY

IV. B. 16.

France

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of John and Jane Blackie, of 30, Newtown St., Duns, Berwickshire.
  • Personal Inscription BELOVED SON OF JOHN & JANE BLACKIE "COMMITTED UNTO HIM AGAINST THAT DAY"
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Buried or commemorated at

GOUZEAUCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord France
Number of casualties: 1298
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