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5066   Private John Gallacher
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Dated added: 01/01/2016   Last updated: 12/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 1st Battalion, Irish Guards (British Army)
Died: 18/05/1915 (Killed in Action)
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Summary      
John Gallacher was born in Maghera. From his service number it can be deduced that he enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war. Private John Gallacher was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards when he was killed in action on 18th May 1915. Private Gallacher has no known grave and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial in Richebourg, France.
Further Information
John Gallacher was born in Maghera.
From his service number it can be deduced that he enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war.
Medal card
Private John Gallacher was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards when he was killed in action on 18th May 1915.
Private Gallacher has no known grave and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial in Richebourg, France.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Maghera area Maghera Born in Maghera area 54.839698 -6.669697
References and Links
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1 Army Service Numbers Irish Guards - 5053 joined on 31st August 1914 - 5089 joined on 4th September 1914
2 Irish Guards in WW1 Gallacher, John, 5066, Pte., k. in a.
3 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
Magherafelt District's War Dead Acknowledgements 2014-2023