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2466   Private Thomas McLaughlin
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Dated added: 11/03/2016   Last updated: 22/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 7th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (British Army)
Died: 12/07/1915 (Killed in Action)
Age: 21
Summary      
Thomas McLaughlin was the son of Smyth and Annie McLaughlin. He was born in Kilrea about 1894. Thomas enlisted in Glasgow. Private Thomas McLaughlin was serving with the C Company, 7th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry in Gallipoli when he died on Monday 12th July 1915.
Further Information
Thomas McLaughlin was the son of Smyth and Annie McLaughlin. He was born in Kilrea about 1894.
The family apparently moved to Glasgow before 1901 as no census record can be found.
Thomas McLaughlin enlisted in Glasgow.
Medal card
Thomas McLaughlin was serving with the C Company, 7th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry in Gallipoli when he died on Monday 12th July 1915.
Private McLaughlin has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial in Turkey.
The CWGC record Private Thomas McLaughlin as the son of Smyth and Annie McLaughlin, of 14 Wilton Drive, Glasgow.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Kilrea area Kilrea Born in Kilrea area 54.951387 -6.549609
References and Links
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1 National Archives UK Medal card of Private Thomas McLaughlin can be purchased here
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