70th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army)
Died:
28/11/1941 (Died by accident)
Age:
18
Summary
James Scullion was the son of Henry and Margaret Jane Scullion. He was born about 1923. Fusilier James Scullion joined the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He was with the 70th Battalion. Fusilier James Scullion was in training at the Commando Training Depot at Achnacarry, north of Fort William, in the west of Scotland. Fusilier James Scullion, aged 18, died whilst at Achnacarry. He was last seen alive on the 28th November 1941.
Further Information
James Scullion was the son of Henry and Margaret Jane Scullion. He was born about 1923.
His father may have served in World War One. These newspaper reports mention a Henry Scullion of Upperlands.
From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 24th October 1918: Upperlands
Private Henry Scullion, Upperlands, Inniskillings, who was on leave about a month ago, has been wounded and is at present in a Welsh hospital.
From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 24th October 1918: Upperlands
Private Henry Scullion, Inniskillings, severely wounded about two months ago in the great British offensive, is on leave in the district.
Fusilier James Scullion joined the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He was with the 70th Battalion.
Fusilier James Scullion was in training at the Commando Training Depot at Achnacarry, north of Fort William, in the west of Scotland.
Fusilier James Scullion, aged 18, died whilst at Achnacarry. He was last seen alive on the 28th November 1941.
Fusilier James Scullion’s remains were found at 3.30pm on the 2nd June 1942 on the foreshore of Loch Eil, opposite Kilmallie Houses, Corpach. The cause of death was declared as drowning.
Fusilier James Scullion’s remains were brought home and he was buried in Culnady Presbyterian Churchyard in Upperlands. His inscription reads: TOO GOOD IN LIFE TO BE FORGOTTEN IN DEATH
The CWGC record Fusilier James Scullion as the son of Henry and Margaret Jane Scullion of Culnady.
