Private Robert Tannahill

Service Number 10861


Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

23.12.1916

2SG
KIA Aged 30
Born 2 Colinslie Place, Paisley, son of James (clothlapper) & Elizabeth Campbell Tannahill. Widow, Catherine Thorpe
Tannahill & 6 children resident of 10 Orr Street, Paisley. Educated South School & member of South U.F. Church. Formerly employed with William Fulton & Sons Ltd., Glenfield Finnishing Work. Enlisted September 1914.
Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 7D

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Scotland In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ Paisley War Memorial World War 1
Robert Tannahill 23-12-1916 View

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