Mundie, James

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Category: 1916-17

James Mundie

Royal Navy

Royal Navy He is remembered with honour on the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 14.

The family home was at 65, West Clyde Street, Helensburgh The son of Mr and Mrs James Mundie.
Siblings: James had a brother Private John Mundie serving with the Tyneside Scottish and reported as a prisoner of war in August, 1918. 
James Mundie was born in Helensburgh and brought up in the town. Before enlisting he was employed as a gardener at 'Ardvuela'.
At the outbreak of war, he joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. He served on the battle cruiser, HMS Lion, which was involved in the Battle of Jutland.
It was reported that he was killed instantly by a ship's davit falling on him. This was just after the battle. He was 26 years of age.