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Hugh and the Battalion embarked aboard the SS "Caledonia" and arrived at Le Havre on the 15/08/1914...
Family Information
Son of Mrs Mary McDonald of 76 Buchanan St, Coatbridge. Husband of Jeanie Burns (13/11/1891- ) of 4...
Details of Death
Killed in Action on the 12/04/1918 at the Battle of Hazebrouck (phase of the Battles of the Lys)
Military Service
Rank: Company Sergeant Major Enlisted at: Hamilton originally Hamilton Barracks
Occupation
Occupation: Iron/Steel Worker Regular soldier. Previously employed in the British Tube Works.
Company Sergeant Major Hugh Burns D.C.M. M.M.
Service No: 8778
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