| William Montgomery was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Montgomery. He was born about 1925.
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| Known family: Alexander Montgomery, Elizabeth Montgomery, David Montgomery (born about 1922). William Montgomery (born about 1925).
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| Gunner William Montgomery served with the Royal Artillery in World War Two.
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| From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 31st August 1940: Upperlands
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| A large number of members of the Forces belonging to the district enjoyed a few days home leave last week. These included:
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Lieutenant C B Clark, A.A. Battery, Royal Artillery
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Sergeant James Murray, A.A. Battery, Royal Artillery
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Gunner William Dillon, Tergarvil, A.A. Battery, Royal Artillery
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Gunner Robert Lamont, Upperlands, A.A. Battery, Royal Artillery
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Gunner Robert McClintock, Upperlands, A.A. Battery, Royal Artillery
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Bombardier A T Campbell, Royal Artillery. The latter served in Belgium and France and was amongst those evacuated from Dunkirk.
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| Gunner William Montgomery was serving with 6th Independent Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (6 Indep. Lt. A.A. Regt) when he died on 26th November 1941. He was 26 years old.
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| From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 28th March 1942: South Derry Royal Black Chapter
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| The quarterly meeting of South Derry District Royal Black Chapter No 4 was held in Boveedy Orange Hall on Thursday evening, Sir Knight William Bradley, R.W.D.M., in the chair, with
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Sir Knight John Gourley, D.D.M., in the vice-chair. Votes of condolence with Sir Knight Edmond Speers, of Knockloughrim R.B.P. No 746, on the death of his brother-in-law;
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Sir Knight John Patterson, R.W.M., of Kilrea R.B.P. No 586 on the tragic death of Constable McGeehan, his brother-in-law
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the widow of the late Sir Knight William Leanney, of Moneymore R.B.P. No 313
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Sir Knight Alexander Montgomery of Upperlands R.B.P. No 1137, on the death of his son, Gunner William Montgomery, killed in action.
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| Gunner William Montgomery is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery in Libya. His inscription reads: FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.
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| The CWGC record Gunner William Montgomery as the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Montgomery of Upperlands, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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