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3105197   Private Robert McIntyre
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Dated added: 01/01/2016   Last updated: 22/04/2017
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 102nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Canadian Army)
Date Of Birth: 17/09/1891
Died: 27/09/1918 (Killed in Action)
Age: 26
Summary      
According to his attestation papers, Robert McIntyre was born in Derry, Ireland on 17th September 1891. Robert McIntyre emigrated to the USA. Prior to enlisting, Robert worked as a labourer. Robert McIntyre enlisted in Toronto, Canada on 9th October 1917. He gave his next of kin as his wife, Rebecca McIntyre, who was living in Philadelphia. Private Robert McIntyre was serving with the 102nd Battalion of the Canadian Infantry when he was killed in action on 27th September 1918. He was killed by shell fire during military operations at Bourlon Wood.
Further Information
According to his attestation papers, Robert McIntyre was born in Derry, Ireland on 17th September 1891.
Robert McIntyre emigrated to the USA.
Prior to enlisting, Robert worked as a labourer.
Robert McIntyre enlisted in Toronto, Canada on 9th October 1917. He gave his next of kin as his wife, Rebecca McIntyre, who was living at 2220 East Harold Street, Philadelphia, U.S.A. He was a Presbyterian.
Private Robert McIntyre was serving with the 102nd Battalion of the Canadian Infantry when he was killed in action on 27th September 1918.
The Canadian Circumstances of Death Register records that Private McIntyre was killed in action on 27th September 1918. He was killed by shell fire during military operations at Bourlon Wood.
Private Robert McIntyre is buried in Anneux British Cemetery in Nord, France.
There is a Robert McIntyre is listed on the memorial in Bellaghy Presbyterian Church and also on Castledawson War Memorial.
The CWGC record Private Robert McIntyre as the husband of Mrs Robert McIntyre, of 2223E, Huntingdon Street., Philadelphia, U.S.A.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Castledawson War Memorial Castledawson Listed on Castledawson War Memorial 54.777990 -6.557517
2 Bellaghy Presbyterian Church Bellaghy Listed on Bellaghy Presbyterian Church Memorial 54.807342 -6.520888
References and Links
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1 Canadian Great War Project Details of Private Robert McIntyre
2 Canadian Virtual War Memorial Details of Private Robert McIntyre
3 Castledawson War Dead Details of Robert McIntyre
4 Circumstances of Death Registers Details of Private Robert McIntyre's death
5 FindAGrave.com Photo of Private Private Robert McIntyre's grave
6 Private Robert McIntyre Canadian Military documents (34 no.)
7 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private Private Robert McIntyre's grave can be purchased here
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