LAING, David
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Known as:
Jock
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
4 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Black Watch
Service:
Army
Number:
2765791
Died :
Saturday, June 10, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
30
Cemetery/Memorial:
Sergeant David Laing, 'E' troop, a veteran of the Dieppe raid, died during operations at Normandy. Son of David and Ann Laing, of Almondbank, Perthshire.
Extract from the Dundee Courier 03 July 1944
Perth Footballer Killed.
Sgt. David Laing, Black Watch, only son of Mr and Mrs David Laing, Waterside Cottages, Huntingtowerfield, has been killed in action in France. He was 30 years of age and in civil life was an electrician. Six years ago he went to South Africa, but came home in 1941 to join up. He was a prominent local footballer, and was two years with St. Johnstone.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77.
Dundee Courier newspaper.
Partial Nominal Roll for Dieppe.
[Image] Cropped from photo in CVA No.4 Cdo. Gallery.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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