William Rennie
he was an apprentice chemist with the 'Boots Company.
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William Rennie was born in 1897 at Dundee he was the son of William Jameson a butter salesman and Jane Thompson Rennie née Fenton and brother to John.of Dunvegan, 15 Hayswell Road, Aberdeen.
In 1911, the family was living at Carnegie Street, Arbroath.
His father William Jameson was born in 1873 at Ardrie, his mother Jane Fenton was born in 1877 at Aberdeen, they were married in 1896 at Newington, Edinborough, they had 2 sons.
Lance Corporal William Reenie served in 14th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders he enlisted in October 1915 at Dundee, giving his occuaption as an apprentice at Boots the Chemist at Arbroath he was killed in action on 29th December 1916 near Bouchavesnes. His Colonel wrote:- “Your son was ever a brave soldier and a good comrade,” and his platoon officer wrote:- “Lance Corporal William Rennie was a fine soldier. He did his duty, being faithful unto death.” He is buried at Fins new Biritish cemetery, Sorell-Le-Grand, France
Dundee Couier - 10th January 1917 :-
ARBROATH FAMILY’S SAD LOSS.
Mr and Mrs Rennie, Carnegie Street, Arbroath, have been notified that their eldest son, Lance-Corporal William Rennie, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, has been killed in action. Lance-Corporal Rennie, who left for the front last summer, was a young man of fine character and much promise, and much sympathy is being expressed to his parents in their sad loss. Prior to enlistment the young soldier was employed as a chemist with Boots, Ltd., in Arbroath, and in his work, he displayed great ability. His steadiness and many fine qualities made him a favourite with his soldier chums, and the promotion which came to him after a period of service was a fitting recognition of his good work in the battalion.
The father of the deceased soldier is well known in Arbroath, being the local manager for the Maypole Dairy Company
additional reseach and information Peter Gillings
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Fins New British Cemetery, Sorell-Le-Grand, France