Private Patrick Tague DCM Distinguished Conduct Medal
Service Number 9894
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
13.2.1916
2SG
Aged 28
Wounded in action with shot wounds to the chest whilst leading a bombing party on 17th October 1915 and subsequently badly gassed . Died of pneumonia in Queen Victoria hospital, London, United Kingdom
Buried in Linlithgow cemetery, West Lothian. F, 208
Born and resident of Linlithgow, enlisted Edinburgh. Married Margaret Gordon whilst on leave on 20th September 1915 in Kelty, Fife
A miner by trade and formerly a Glasgow policeman
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 5 Station Road Kelty Dunfermline Fife KY4 0BL | Kelty War Memorial | World War 1 |
Patrick Tague | 13-2-1916 | View |
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