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14/04/2020 The CWGC record Guardsman Clark Shiels as the son of James and Maggie Shiels of Upperlands.
14/04/2020 His parents’ headstone reads: ‘SHIELS – In loving memory of James Shiels died 18th January 1957, aged 68 years. Margaret Shiels (nee Hunter) died 19th July 1965 aged 72 years.’
14/04/2020 Guardsman Clark Shiels is buried in the family plot in Culnady Presbyterian Churchyard. His inscription reads ASLEEP IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.
14/04/2020 Guardsman Clark Shiels was serving with the Irish Guards when he died on 1st August 1943.
14/04/2020 Known family: James Shiels, Maggie Shiels, Matilda Shiels (born 1st August 1915), Annie Shiels (born 8th August 1917), Clark Charles Shiels (born 11th May 1919).
14/04/2020 Clark Shiels was born on 11th May 1919. He was one of at least three children, all born in the Maghera area. GRONI (Ref U/1919/181/1022/27/351) currently records his name as Charles.
14/04/2020 Clark Shiels was the son of James and Margaret Shiels. James Shiels and Maggie Hunter were married on 12th March 1914 in the district of Magherafelt.
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