Petrie Alexander Andrew Pte 2766640
From 70 Brigade
Personnel Entry
Name Petrie Alexander Andrew
Army number 2766640
Rank Pte
Decorations
Date of birth Born 1922/23.
Age 21
Unit Enlisted in the Black Watch, posted 1 TS, dates not yet known. Served Normandy. KILLED in ACTION NW Europe 17/8/44, Serial No. 447 while with 1st Tyneside Scottish.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade Date not yet known.
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action 17-Aug-44
Home address Son of David and Agnes Petrie, Cupar, Fife. Buried Grave IV.A.5. Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery.
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