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853   Rifleman John Nelson
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Dated added: 01/01/2016   Last updated: 19/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 15th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles (British Army)
Died: 23/11/1917 (Killed in Action)
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Summary      
John Nelson was born in Maghera. John Nelson enlisted in Belfast. Rifleman John Nelson was serving with the 15th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was killed in action in France on Thursday 22nd November 1917. Rifleman John Nelson is buried in Iwuy Communal Cemetery. Iwuy is a commune in the department of the Nord, about 20 kilometres north-east of Cambrai.
Further Information
John Nelson was born in Maghera.
John Nelson enlisted in Belfast.
Medal card
Rifleman John Nelson was serving with the 15th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was killed in action in France on Thursday 22nd November 1917.
Rifleman John Nelson is buried in Iwuy Communal Cemetery. Iwuy is a commune in the department of the Nord, about 20 kilometres north-east of Cambrai.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Maghera area Maghera Born in Maghera area 54.840686 -6.670899
References and Links
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1 National Archives UK Medal card of Rifleman John Nelson can be purchased here
2 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Rifleman John Nelson's grave can be purchased here
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