2nd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers (British Army)
Date Of Birth:
28/03/1894
Died:
06/03/1916 (Killed in Action)
Age:
21
Summary
James McNally was the oldest son of James and Catherine McNally. He was born on 28th March 1894 in Draperstown. It is believed both parents died when the children were still young. James McNally enlisted in Omagh. James initially served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Service No. 17954). Private James McNally was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Munster Fusiliers when he was killed in action on 6th March 1916
Maroc British Cemetery is located in the village of Grenay, which is about 15 kilometres south-east of Bethune. From Lens take the N43 towards Bethune. After Loos-en-Gohelle turn left (after the petrol station) and continue straight on. The Cemetery is a few kilometres on the right side of the road, in the village.
