Private James Lundie, E Company, 5th Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
14/07/2025
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KILLED IN ACTION ON THE SOMME, 3 SEPTEMBER 1916 AGED 19 YEARS.
James Lundie was born in St. Vigeans, Forfarshire, Scotland. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J. Lundie of 4 Kinnaird St, Arbroath, and was employed at the Westburn Foundry prior to the Great War.
He served during the Great War with the 5th Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) on the Western Front from 1 November 1914.
He was killed in action on the Western Front, 3 September 1916 aged 19. On this date the Battalion was engaged on the Somme:
‘Took over line between River Ancre and Beaucourt Road and attacked enemy positions opposite Hamel - ‘A’ and ‘C’ Companies advanced from Giant’s Causeway at dawn - objective reached but later driven back by heavy machine gun fire. Renewed attack with 11th Royal Sussex - German support line reached and held until 4pm. Withdrew to Englebelmer. Casualties - 218.’ (British Battalions on the Somme by R. Westlake refers).
Private Lundie is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
1914 Star, with clasp (1657 Pte J. Lundie. 1/5 R. Highrs); British War and Victory Medals (1657 Pte. J. Lundie. R. Highrs.).
He had three brothers serving during the Great War in the Royal Navy, and one with the Gordon Highlanders.
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