1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

David Smith Merchant

Contributed by: Lorna Turnbull, on 2008-11-09

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Rank
First NameDavid Smith
SurnameMerchant
Year of Birth1892
Year of Death1917
RegimentGordon Highlanders
Place of Wartime ResidenceAberdeen

David Smith's Story

David Smith Merchant was the son of Martha (nee Ross) and Alexander Merchant. He was born in Torphins, Aberdeenshire in 1892. David Smith Merchant 9th Pioneer Gordon Highlanders was KIA on 25th July 1917. He is remembered at Ypres Town Cemetery Ref 1.e.8.

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