Updates this month - Magherafelt War Dead

The CWGC record 2nd Lieutenant Tom McKnight as the son of Matilda McKnight, of 71 Alexandra Park Avenue, Belfast, and the late John McKnight.

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2nd Lieutenant Thomas McKnight is buried in Berks Cemetery Extension, some ten miles south of Ypres in Belgium.

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2nd Lieutenant Tom McKnight was serving with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action near Ypres on Wednesday 21st February 1917. He was 28 years old.

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The 1911 census lists Thomas as age 22 living with the family at house 15 in Avoca Street, Clifton, Antrim. His father had died and the family had moved to Belfast. Thomas was working as a shop assistant in a jewellery shop.

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The 1901 census lists Thomas as age 12 living with the family at house 33 in Tullyinksay, Magherafelt. His father was a farmer.

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Family: John McKnight, Matilda McKnight, Alexander McKnight (born 19th May 1884), Annie McKnight (born 5th January 1887), Thomas McKnight (born 22nd August 1888), Matilda Lillie McKnight (born 16th September 1890), John McKnight (born 24th September 1892), Mary McKnight (born 24th April 1894), William McKnight (born 9th March 1896, died 6th April 1896), Unnamed McKnight (born 8th June 1899, died 9th June 1899)

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Thomas McKnight was born on 22nd August 1888 in Tullyinksay, near Magherafelt.

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Thomas McKnight was the son of John and Matilda McKnight. John McKnight and Matilda Donnelly were married on 22nd June 1883 in the district of Magherafelt.

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The CWGC record Second Lieutenant Joseph James Moore McKinney as the son of Joseph C and Martha E McKinney, of Maghera, County Derry.

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Second Lieutenant Joseph McKinney has no known grave and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial in Picardie, France.

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Second Lieutenant Joseph McKinney was serving with the 12th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was killed in action on Wednesday 27th March 1918. He was 21 years old.

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The 1911 census lists Joseph J as age 14 living with the family at house 85 in Main Street, Maghera, County Londonderry. Joseph was still at school.

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Family: Joseph Cowan McKinney, Martha Elizabeth McKinney, Joseph McKinney (born 23rd August 1894, died 8th March 1895), Joseph James Moore McKinney 4 (born 1st August 1896), Annie McKinney (born 4th October 1897, died 24th January 1899), Annie E McKinney (born 14th February 1899), Thomas James McKinney (born 22nd June 1900), William McKinney (born 3rd August 1903).

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The 1901 census lists Joseph J as age 4 living with the family at house 15 in Maghera, County Londonderry. Joseph’s father owned a grocer’s store in Maghera.

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Joseph James Moore McKinney was born on 1st August 1896 in Maghera.

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Joseph was the eldest of four surviving children (of six). The first child of Joseph and Martha was also called Joseph. He was born 23rd August 1894 and died 8th March 1895.

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Joseph McKinney was the eldest child of Joseph and Martha McKinney. Joseph Cowan McKinney and Martha Elizabeth Moore were married on 14th September 1893 in the district of Magherafelt.

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The CWGC record Private James McKendry as the son of Charles and Eliza McKendry of Toberhead, Castledawson, Co. Derry.

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Private McKendry has no known grave and is commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial. The Memorial to the Missing at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium bears the names of many who fell in the battles for Passchendaele and whose bodies were never recovered.

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Private James McKendry was serving with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action on 16th August 1917 at Passchendaele. He was just 19 years old.

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James McKendry enlisted in Maghera. He was living in Castledawson at the time.

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The 1911 census lists James as age 12 living with the family at house 7 in Toberhead, Desertmartin, County Londonderry. James was still at school.

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The 1901 census lists James as age 2 living with the family at house 33 in Broagh, Rocktown, County Londonderry. His father was a linen finisher.

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Family: Charles McKendry, Eliza McKendry, Sarah McKendry (born 22nd September 1894), John Stewart McKendry (born 30th April 1896), James McKendry (born 2nd July 1898).

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James McKendry was born in the Maghera area on 2nd July 1898. He was one of three children.

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James McKendry was the youngest child of Charles and Eliza McKendry. Charles McKendry married Eliza Stewart on 24th April 1894 in the district of Cookstown.

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Rifleman Adam McKelvey is listed on the memorial in Bellaghy Presbyterian Church.

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Rifleman McKelvey is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension near Rouen, France. During the First World War, Commonwealth camps and hospitals were stationed on the southern outskirts of Rouen.

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Rifleman Adam McKelvey was serving with the 8th/9th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was died of wounds at Rouen on Saturday 15th December 1917.

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Adam McKelvey enlisted in Belfast.

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The 1911 census lists Adam as age 22 working as a farm servant at house 31 in Leitrim, Castledawson, County Londonderry.

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The 1901 census lists Adam as age 10 living with the family at house 3 in Ballyscullion West, Bellaghy, County Londonderry. His mother had died. His father was a farmer.

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GRONI record that an Elizabeth McKelvey died in Bellaghy on 31st January 1892 aged 28 (Ref D/1892/179/1022/12/240).

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Family: Thomas John McKelvey, Elizabeth McKelvey, Adam McKelvey (born 24th July 1888), Annie McKelvey (born 25th December 1889).

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Adam McKelvey was born in Bellaghy on 24th July 1888.

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Adam McKelvey was the only son of Thomas John and Elizabeth McKelvey. Thomas McKelvey married Elizabeth Brown on 18th October 1887 in the district of Cookstown.

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The CWGC record Rifleman Thomas McKee as the son of Hughie and Mary McKee. He is also listed as being a native of Clydebank, Scotland.

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Rifleman McKee’s medals went to his brother Hugh, who was by 1922, living in Maraekakaho, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

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Rifleman McKee’s grave was lost and is commemorated on the Messines Ridge New Zealand Memorial.

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Rifleman Thomas McKee was serving with the 1st Battalion (3rd) of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade when he was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Messines on 7th June 1917 in Belgium.

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On 10th February 1917 he was docked three days’ pay for missing roll call.

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His first action was on 1st July 1916 in the ‘Big Push’.

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On 20th May 1916, Rifleman Thomas McKee embarked from England for France with his unit.

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After training, his unit left Wellington, New Zealand on 1st April 1916 bound for Suez, Egypt.

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Thomas McKee enlisted at Trentham Military Camp, near Wellington, on 30th December 1915. He gave his next of kin as his brother Hugh McKee, who was living in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

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Prior to enlisting Thomas McKee was working as a labourer. He was living in Tokomaru Bay, East Coast.

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Thomas emigrated to New Zealand.

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The 1901 census lists Thomas as age 17 living with the family at house 65 in Drumlamph, Rocktown, Londonderry. They were a farming family.

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Known family: Hugh McKee, Jane McKee, John McKee (born about 1863), Lizzie McKee (born about 1882), Thomas McKee (born about 1884).

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Thomas McKee was the son of Hughie and Mary McKee. Thomas was born on 3rd March 1883 in Drumlamph, just west of Bellaghy, County Londonderry.

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The CWGC record Private A McIvor as the son of J J McIvor and Lavinia McIvor of Ballynagown, Desertmartin.

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In his will, he left all to his father.

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Private Allan McIvor is interred at Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery at the Somme. Warloy-Baillon is a village about 21 kilometres north-east of Amiens.

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Private Allan McIvor was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he died of wounds at No 2 Field Ambulance in France of Pulmonary Collapse on Friday 10th March 1916. He was 22 years old.

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Allan enlisted in Omagh. He was living in Desertmartin at the time.

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The 1911 census does not list Allan as living with the family at house 8 in Ballymagowan, Desertmartin, Londonderry.

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The 1901 census lists Allan as age 7 living with the family at house 4 in Ballynagown, Desertmartin, Londonderry. His father was a rural postman.

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Family: John James McIvor, Lavinia McIvor, Sarah Jane McIvor (born 16th December 1887), John James McIvor (7th November 1889), Elizabeth McIvor (born 13th March 1892), Allan McIvor (born 16th February 1894), Joseph Henry McIvor (born about 1896), Edith McIvor (born 18th September 1898, died 23rd September 1898), Thomas Power McIvor (born 4th September 1899),Lavinia McIvor (born 8th December 1901)

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Allan McIvor was born on 16th February 1894 in or near Desertmartin, County Londonderry.

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Allan McIvor was the second son of John James and Lavinia McIvor. John James McIvor married Lavinia Mulholland on 15th January 1886 in the district of Magherafelt.

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In the event of my death, I leave all my property and effects to Mrs J J McIvor, Ballynagown, Desertmartin, County Derry, Ireland. signed Allan McIvor. Private 10732. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

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Last Will and Testament of Private Allan McIvor dated 29th June 1915:

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Pte. Robert McIntyre

There is a Robert McIntyre is listed on the memorial in Bellaghy Presbyterian Church and also on Castledawson War Memorial.

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In the event of my death, I give 40 pounds to Millicent Davies, 30 Twyn-y-bedw Road, Clydach-on-Tawe, Swansea, and I give 40 pounds each to my two brothers, Thomas and David McIlroy, Glenvale, Bellaghy, County Derry, Ireland and I give the remaining part of my property to my father, John McIlroy, Glenvale, Bellaghy, County Derry, Ireland. Signed. W McIlroy 2nd Corporal, Royal Engineers.

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Last Will and Testament of 2nd Corporal William McIlroy dated 25th May 1915:

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The CWGC record 2nd Corporal William McIlroy as the son of John and Marion McIlroy, of Glenvale, Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry.

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2nd Corporal McIlroy is buried in Lancashire Landing Cemetery at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey.

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2nd Corporal William McIlroy was serving with the 13th Base Park Company of the Royal Engineers when he was killed in action at Gallipoli on Tuesday 20th July 1915. He was 28 years old.

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The 1911 census does not list William as living with the family at house 1 in Ballyscullion West, Bellaghy, County Londonderry.

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The 1901 census lists William as age 14 living with the family at house 70 in Ballyscullion West, Bellaghy, County Londonderry. They were a farming family. William was still at school.

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Family: John McIlroy, Marion McIlroy, Hugh McIlroy (born 1st January 1884), James McIlroy (born 29th March 1885), William McIlroy (born 5th March 1887), Margretta McIlroy (born 4th September 1889), Marion McIlroy (born 27th March 1891), Andrew McIlroy (born 3rd December 1892), John McIlroy (born 25th November 1894), Thomas McIlroy (born 13th October 1896), David McIlroy (born 25th April 1899).

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William McIlroy was born on 5th March 1887 in or near Bellaghy, County Londonderry. He was one of nine children.

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The CWGC spell the family name as McIlroy, but most other sources spell it as McElroy. McIlroy is used here.

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William McIlroy was the third son of John and Marion McIlroy. John McIlroy married Marion Foster on 22nd February 1883 in the district of Magherafelt.

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Thomas McIlroy M.M. is commemorated on the WJ Clark Roll of Honour in Upperlands

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The grave photo above was taken by the Friends of the Somme Mid Ulster Branch on their visit in 2012.

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Lance Corporal Thomas McIlroy M.M. is buried in St Souplet British Cemetery. The village is about six kilometres south of Le Cateau, a small town approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Cambrai.

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Lance Corporal Thomas McIlroy M.M. was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he died on the 21st March 1918 as a result of being gassed. He was 22 years old.

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In March 1918, there was the German Spring Offensive. The Allies were driven back to within eight miles of Amiens.

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In 1917 he was awarded the Military Medal (M.M.) as a result of his bravery during the Battle of Cambrai.

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Thomas enlisted at Finner Camp, Donegal.

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Prior to enlisting Thomas lived in Upperlands and worked at William Clark & Sons Ltd.

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Thomas McIlroy was born in Maghera.

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The photos above were taken by the Friends of the Somme Mid Ulster Branch on their visit in 2012.

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Pte. William George Herdman

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Lance Corporal McIlrath is listed on the virtual Australian War Memorial, presumably because his parents had emigrated there.

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The CWGC record Lance Corporal Robert McIlrath as the son of Samuel and Martha McIlrath, of Monomeith, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

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Lance Corporal McIlrath is also commemorated on Kilrea War Memorial and in Boveedy Orange Hall.

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Lance Corporal McIlrath has no known grave and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial in Picardie, France.

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Lance Corporal Robert McIlrath was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action on 21st March 1918. He was 21 years old.

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Robert McIlrath enlisted in Kilrea in September 1914.

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Family: Samuel McIlrath, Martha McIlrath, Robert McIlrath (born 31st August 1896), William John McIlrath (born 23rd March 1899), Alexander M McIlrath (born 4th August 1902), Mary Minnie McIlrath (born 27th August 1905), Annie McIlrath (born 5th July 1908), Martha McIlrath (born 15th June 1913).

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The 1911 census lists Robert as age 14 living with the family at house 2 in Dullaghy, The Grove, County Londonderry. Robert had left school and was working as a farm servant. His father was a farmer.

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Robert McIlrath was born on 31st August 1896 near Kilrea.

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In some records the family is spelt McIlwrath.

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Robert McIlrath was the son of Sam and Martha McIlrath. Samuel McIlrath married Martha McLaughlin on the 17th September 1895 in the district of Coleraine.

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Mrs P Ryan of Tirgan, Moneymore, picked the grave inscription.

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Joseph had been Acting Bombardier with the Royal Field Artillery (No 84870) for a time.

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The CWGC record Air Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph Alexander McGuckin as the son of the late John and Mary McGuckin, of Gortahork, Desertmartin, Co. Derry.

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Air Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph Alexander McGuckin is commemorated on the 1914-18 memorial in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Great North Road, North Gosforth.

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Air Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph Alexander McGuckin is buried in Ashburton Roman Catholic Cemetery, Gosforth. Gosforth is an area close just north of Newcastle city centre in England.

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Joseph may have died in 2nd London General Hospital.

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Air Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph Alexander McGuckin was serving with the Royal Air Force when he died in 30th November 1918. He was 33 years old.

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The 1911 census does not list Joseph as living with the family at house 6 in Gortahork, Inniscairn, Londonderry.

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The 1901 census does not list Joseph as living with the family at house 8 in Gortahork, Inniscairn, County Londonderry. His father was a farmer.

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Family: John McGuckin, Mary McGuckin, Mary McGuckin (born 10th May 1872), Catherine McGuckin (born 6th August 1874), Rose McGuckin (born 11th March 1876), Patrick McGuckin (born 14th October 1877), Annie McGuckin (born 9th October 1879), Henry McGuckin (born 3rd November 1880), Margaret McGuckin (born 1st June 1882), Joseph Alexander McGuckin (born 4th March 1885), Teresa McGuckin (born 5th July 1887).

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There seems to some ten years difference between his CWGC age and the GRONI records. (GRONI Ref: U/1885/180/1022/11/68)

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Joseph Alexander McGuckin was born on 4th March 1885 in Desertmartin, County Londonderry. He was one of nine children.

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Joseph McGuckin was the youngest son of John and Mary McGuckin. John McGuckin married Mary Doogan on 11th July 1871 in the district of Magherafelt.

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The CWGC record Lance Corporal J McGuckin as the husband of Rachel McGuckin, of Stranagard, Desertmartin, Co. Londonderry.

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Lance Corporal James McGuckin is commemorated on Desertmartin Church of Ireland WW1 Roll of Honour.

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In his will, he left all to his wife, Rachael McGuckin, who was living at Stranagard, Desertmartin.

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Lance Corporal James McGuckin is buried in Pond Farm Cemetery. The cemetery is located south-west of Ypres near the village of Wulvergem.

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Lance Corporal James McGuckin was serving with the 11th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action near Ypres on Friday 24th November 1916. He was 33 years old.

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James McGuckin enlisted in Omagh.

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James McGuckin was born in Ballinderry, county Derry about 1883.

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In the event of my death I give my property to my wife Rachael McGuckin, Stranagard, Desertmartin.

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Last Will and Testament of Lance Corporal James McGuckin:

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On his medal card, he is referred to as Pioneer John McGuckin.

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Pioneer Edward McGuckin is buried in Arnos Vale Roman Catholic Cemetery in Bristol, England.

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Pioneer Edward John McGuckin was serving with the Inland Waterways and Docks of the Royal Engineers when he died on 20th March 1918.

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Edward John McGuckin was born in Magherafelt.

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In the photo Thomas is sat alongside his friend Driver Robert Hassan/Hessin. Robert Hassan survived the war.

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The CWGC record Private Thomas McGonigal as the son of Fredrick and Eliza Jane McGonigal, of Tobermore, County Derry.

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Private Thomas McGonigal is buried in Hill 10 Cemetery, North Anzac, Gallipoli, Turkey. He was 26 years old.

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Private Thomas McGonigal was serving with the 5th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he died of wounds at Gallipoli on Monday 16th August 1915.

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Thomas enlisted in Glasgow.

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The 1911 census does not list Thomas as living with the family at house 88 in Tobermore Town, County Londonderry.

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The 1901 census lists Thomas as age 11 living with the family at house 12 in Moneyshinare, Tobermore, County Londonderry. Frederick was a farm labourer.

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Known family: Frederick McGonigal, Eliza Jane McGonigal, John McGonigal (born 27th September 1874), Robert McGonigal (born 5th April 1877), Joseph McGonigal (born 26th April 1881), Anne Bella McGonigal (born 22nd May 1884), Mary McGonigal (born 27th August 1886), Thomas McGonigal (born 28th July 1889), Hugh Aloysius McGonigal (born 16th January 1896), Alfred McGonigal (born 15th July 1897).

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It is believed Thomas McGonigal was born on 28th July 1889 in Tobermore. Thomas was one of at least 8 children.

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The spelling of the family name changes from McGonigal to McGonigle throughout. McGonigal will be used for simplicity here.

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Thomas McGonigal was the son of Frederick and Eliza Jane McGonigal. Frederick McGonigal married Eliza Hutchinson on 13th September 1874 in the district of Magherafelt.

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The CWGC record Private Francis McGlade as the son of Elizabeth McGlade of 4 Bright Street, Townhead, Glasgow.

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Private McGlade has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial at Gallipoli in Turkey.

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It was confirmed by a report in the Glasgow Evening Times on 16th December 1916 that Private Francis McGlade had been killed in action that day.

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Private Francis McGlade was serving with the 6th Battalion of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers when he was reported missing in action at Gallipoli on 10th August 1915.

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He had formerly seen service with the Connaught Rangers (No 3656).

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Francis McGlade enlisted in in Belfast.

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Francis McGlade was the son of Elizabeth McGlade. Francis was born in Maghera.

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The Steel of the DLI: 2nd Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry, 1914-1918 by John Sheen. Page 123 confirms that he died of wounds.

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The CWGC record Private McGall as the son of Johnston and Lizzie McGall and also as the husband of Sarah Jane McGall, of Portglenone, Co. Antrim. It also states he was born at Portglenone.

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Private James McGall D.C.M. is buried in Heworth Churchyard, Durham.

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Private James McGall D.C.M. was serving with the Depot with the Durham Light Infantry when he had died of wounds in England on 1st November 1918, just ten days before the end of the war.

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It was reported on 6th April 1917 that Private McGall was one of three brothers who had all been wounded, one of them severely, in the war.

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In April 1917 it was reported that a ceremony took place at Portglenone when Private James McGall, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Durham Light Infantry, was presented with a handsome clock and ornaments by some friends in the village to mark their appreciation of the gallant action which won him the medal for distinguished conduct.

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Early in 1917, Private McGall was one of a party which, when going to occupy a listening post, met with heavy rifle and grenade fire at close range. The suddenness of the attack caused confusion but he at once crawled forward with his grenades and threw them into the listening post, whence the fire proceeded, causing the enemy to retire. He received the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.) for these actions.

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At the outbreak of war, James McGall enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry in Gateshead in the north east of England

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Prior to enlistment he had worked in the coal mines in the north east of England.

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Family: James McGall, Sarah Jane McGall, Agnes McGall (born about 1907), Sarah McGall (born about 1909). Both children were born in Scotland.

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The 1911 census lists his wife Sarah Jane and two children living with her parents in Portglenone. James is not listed as living with them.

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The 1911 census does not census list James as living with the family at house 3 in Garvaghy, Portglenone, Antrim.

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James married Sarah Jane Scott, probably in Scotland or northern England, sometime between 1901 and 1911.

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The 1901 census lists James as age 17 living with the family at house 56 in Garvaghy, Portglenone, County Antrim. James was a car driver. His father was a labourer.

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Family: Johnston McGall, Elizabeth McGall, Margaret McGall (born 2nd September 1881), William James McGall (born 7th April 1884), Johnston McGall (born 23rd May 1887), Mary Jane McGall (born 21st February 1890), John McGall (born 4th April 1893), Andrew McGall (born 4th January 1897), Thomas McGall (born 14th February 1899).

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William James McGall was born on 7th April 1884. Like all six other siblings, he was born in Portglenone.

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James McGall was the eldest son of Johnston and Elizabeth McGall. Johnston McGall married Elizabeth Gourley on 20th February 1879 in the district of Ballymena.

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The CWGC record Private Robert Alexander McDonald as the son of Robert McDonald and the late Mary McGall McDonald. He is also listed as the husband of Ellen McDonald, of Tyanee, Co. Derry.

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Private McDonald is also commemorated on his family’s headstone in St Nossonus, Tamlaght O’Crilly Lower Graveyard. The gravestone records that Ellen McDonald died 21st June 1973, aged 86. Their son, Robert William McDonald, died 7th May 1993 aged 83 years.

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Private McDonald has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

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Private Robert McDonald was serving with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on Saturday 1st July 1916. He was 28 years old.

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Robert enlisted in Donegal.

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The 1911 census lists Bob Alexander as age 23 living with his family at house 30 in Tyanee, Clady, County Londonderry Robert was an agricultural labourer and Ellen was an embroiderer.

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Robert and Ellen had a son called Robert William, born 29th October 1908.

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Robert Alexander McDonald married Ellen Wallace on 2nd October 1908 in the district of Magherafelt.

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The 1901 census lists Robert as age 12 living with the McGall family (his aunt and uncle) at house 15 in Tyanee, Claudy, County Londonderry. Robert was still at school.

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Robert Alexander McDonald was born on 25th April 1888 in Tyanee, Upperlands, County Londonderry.

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Robert Alexander McDonald was the son of Robert and Mary McDonald. Robert McDonald married Mary McGall on 13th July 1887 in Ballymena.

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The CWGC record Gunner Patrick McCusker as the son of Mary McCusker, of 88 Garngad Road, Townhead, Glasgow, and the late John McCusker.

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Gunner McCusker is also commemorated on the Neilston War Memorial. Neilston is small village, south west of Glasgow.

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Gunner McCusker has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

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Gunner Patrick McCusker was serving with the 121st Battery of the Royal Field Artillery when he was killed in action on Monday 24th July 1916. He was 27 years old.

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Patrick McCusker enlisted in Glasgow.

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It is believed Patrick McCusker had some connection with Tergarvil or Upperlands.

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Patrick McCusker was the son of Mary and John McCusker He was born about 1889 in Londonderry.

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All images courtesy of Sam Hudson, Desertmartin. Information provided here is courtesy of the excellent research donated by Mr Sam Hudson

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The CWGC record Private Fleming McCready as the son of Barbara McCready, of Tobermore, Co. Londonderry, and the late Fleming McCready.

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Fleming McCready (senior) died in Tobermore on 1st November 1922, aged 62.

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Fleming’s brother, William McCready, emigrated to Canada before the war. William enlisted after Fleming’s death and served with the 124th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force, service number 770031 and survived the war.

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Private McCready has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres.

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The London Gazette (No 29200), dated 22nd June 1915, lists Fleming McCready as being mentioned in despatches for saving an officer’s life.

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The 1911 census does not list Fleming as living with the family at house 29 in Tobermore Town, Londonderry. In fact there is no record of Fleming in the 1911 Irish Census.

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The 1901 census lists Fleming as age 10 living with the family at house 32 in Tobermore Town, County Londonderry. His father was a postman.

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Family: Fleming McCready, Barbara McCready, William McCready (born 14th March 1888), Fleming McCready (born 29th April 1890), Eliza Jane McCready (born 4th February 1892), Margaret McCready (born 17th August 1894), Ellen McCready (born 16th November 1896), Mary Minnie McCready (born 10th July 1898), Martha McCready (born 5th June 1900, died 27th January 1904, age 4), Samuel Alexander McCready (born 28th April 1902), Martha McCready (born 5th February 1905).

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Fleming McCready was born on 29th April 1890 in Tobermore, County Londonderry.

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Fleming McCready was the second son of Fleming and Barbara McCready. Fleming McCready (senior) married Barbara Moore on 1st September 1885 in the district of Magherafelt.

18/01/2016

The CWGC record Private Robert McCracken as the son of Mrs McCracken of Boveedy, Kilrea, County Derry.

18/01/2016

Private Robert McCracken is buried in Hyde Park Corner (Royal Berks) Cemetery. Hyde Park Corner Cemetery is located twelve kilometres south of Ypres town centre in Belgium.

18/01/2016

Private Robert McCracken was serving with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action in Belgium on 1st July 1917. He was 25 years old.

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Robert enlisted in Donegal.

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Robert McCracken was born in Maghera on 22nd June 1891.

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The CWGC record Private William McCool as the son of Archie and Isabella McCool of Castledawson, County Londonderry.

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Private McCool has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. The Arras Memorial is in the Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery, in the western part of the town of Arras. It commemorates almost 35,000 servicemen from the United Kingdom, South Africa and New Zealand who died in the Arras sector between the spring of 1916 and 7 August 1918.

17/01/2016

Private William McCool was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry when he was killed in action on 28th April 1917. He was 27 years old.

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William enlisted in Glasgow.

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In 1912, Willie McCool signed the Ulster Covenant in Castledawson Orange Hall.

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The 1911 census lists William as age 19 living with the family at house 15 in Tamnadeese, Magherafelt. Like his father and brother, William was a labourer.

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Family: Archibald McCool, Isabella McCool, William McCool (born about 1890, Glasgow), Archibald McCool (born about 1892, Glasgow), Mary McCool (born about 1895, Glasgow), Isabella McCool (born 20th December 1896, Magherafelt), Andrew McCool (born 1st September 1899, Magherafelt), Sarah McCool (born 13th July 1902, died 27th March 1904, Magherafelt), John McCool ((born 28th August 1904, Magherafelt), Robert McCool (born 12th February 1906, Magherafelt), Thomas McCool (born 21st April 1910, Magherafelt)

17/01/2016

The 1901 census lists William as age 11 living with the family at house 8 in Castledawson, Londonderry. He was still at school. His father was a labourer. Both his mother and father were born in County Londonderry.

17/01/2016

William McCool was the son of eldest son of Archibald and Isabella McCool. William McCool was born about 1890 in Glasgow.

16/01/2016

Private Edward McCloy has no known grave and is commemorated the Loos Memorial. The memorial forms the sides and back of Dud Corner Cemetery. It commemorates over 20,000 officers and men who have no known grave, who fell in the area from the River Lys to the old southern boundary of the First Army, east and west of Grenay. Loos-en-Gohelle is a village five kilometres north-west of Lens in France.

16/01/2016

New Stevenston is a small village situated between Motherwell and Bellshill in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Private Edward McCloy is not listed on the War Memorial.

16/01/2016

The Evening Times in Scotland reported on 14th October 1915 that Private C Edward McCloy, from New Stevenston, had been killed in action. A second report appeared on 16th October.

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Private Edward McCloy was serving with the 9th Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders when he was killed in action on Saturday 25th September 1915. He was 29 years old.

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Edward McCloy enlisted in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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The 1901 census lists Edward as age 14 living with the family at house 32 in Gulladuff, County Londonderry.

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Known family: Thomas McCloy, Sarah McCloy, James McCloy (born 19th April 1882), Daniel McCloy (born 22nd July 1884), Edward McCloy (born 10th April 1886).

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Edward McCloy was born on 10th April 1886 in Gulladuff, near Maghera.

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It is believed Edward McCloy was the son of Thomas and Sarah McCloy. Thomas McCloy married Sarah Donnelly on 11th January 1881 in the district of Magherafelt.

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The inscription of ‘He gave his life’ was confirmed by his brother David McBride.

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In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my sister Margaret McBride, Muckrim, Toomebridge, County Antrim. Signed Thomas McBride, 11th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 48th Brigade, 36th Ulster Division. Reg. No 19633.

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Last Will and Testament of Rifleman Thomas McBride dated 20th October 1915:

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In his will he left all to his sister Maggie McBride.

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The CWGC record Rifleman Thomas McBride as the son of John and Ellen McBride, of Muckrim, Toomebridge, County Antrim.

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Thomas McBride is also commemorated in Grange Presbyterian Church.

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Rifleman Thomas McBride is buried St Sever Cemetery, Rouen. During the First World War, Commonwealth camps and hospitals were stationed on the southern outskirts of Rouen.

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Rifleman Thomas McBride was serving with the 11th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he died of wounds in France on 4th April 1916. He was 26 years old.

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Thomas enlisted in Antrim in September 1914.

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The 1911 census lists Thomas as age 22 living with the family at house 6 in Muckrim, Toome. They were a farming family.

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In 1902 the family suffered a double tragedy when 8 year old Agnes and baby George both died.

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The 1901 census lists Thomas as age 11 living with the family at house 6 in Muckrim, Toome Upper, County Antrim. He was still at school. His father was a farm labourer.

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Family: John McBride, Ellen McBride, Thomas McBride (born 15th July 1889), Robert McBride (born 6th September 1891), Agnes McBride (born 28th April 1894, died 27th October 1902, age 8), David McBride (born 10th August 1896), Samuel McBride (born 11th November 1899), George McBride (born 24th January 1902, died 30th January 1902), Ellen McBride (born 21st November 1902), Maggie McBride (born 1st January 1907).

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Thomas McBride was born in Randalstown, County Antrim on 15th July 1889.

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Thomas was the eldest son of John and Ellen McBride. John McBride married Ellen Nicholl on the 19th January 1889 in the district of Ballymena.

15/01/2016

R/man Vesey Fleming

In fond and loving memory of Vesey Fleming, 1st Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade (formerly of Roshure), who died 3rd July 1917 from wounds received in action in France aged 22 years. ‘He gave his life for his country.’ This tablet was erected by his mother and brothers.

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A plaque in Lecumpher Presbyterian Church, Desertmartin commemorates Rifleman Vesey Fleming:

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In Memory of Private Harry H Ritchie, American Expeditionary Force, died in camp 1st November 1917.

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A plaque in 1st Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt commemorates Private Harry H Ritchie:

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In Memory of W E Griswold, Wireless Operator, Royal Air Force, Killed in Action 1941

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A plaque in 1st Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt commemorates Sergeant William Edward Griswold:

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In Memory of his Brother Lance Corporal Daniel Love, 9th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, killed 1st July 1916 in the Battle of the Somme.

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A plaque in 1st Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt commemorates Lance Corporal Daniel Love:

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In Fond Memory of Allan McIvor 10732 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Called Home in March 1916. Never forgotten by his bereaved parents John J and Lavina McIvor of Desertmartin, County Derry, Ireland. Thy Will Be Done.

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A plaque in Desertmartin Church of Ireland commemorates Private Allan McIvor:

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The CWGC record Lance Corporal Thomas John Martin as the son of David Martin, of Ballinacross, Knockloughrim.

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Lance Corporal Thomas John Martin is buried in Knockloughrim Presbyterian Churchyard in County Londonderry.

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Lance Corporal Thomas John Martin died in Ballyshannon Union Hospital in County Donegal on 23rd July 1915, aged 19.

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Thomas Martin enlisted in Shanes Camp at Randalstown.

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The 1911 census does not list Thomas John as living with his remarried mother at house 18 in Ballynacross, Gulladuff, County Londonderry. From the census it seems she married Samuel Kelly in 1903, although this seems uncertain.

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The 1901 census lists Thomas John as age 5 living with the family at house 7 in Ballynacross, Gulladuff, County Londonderry. His mother was a widow. They were farmers.

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David Martin died in Magherafelt on 23rd March 1898, aged 35. Thomas was just 2 years old.

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Family: Eliza Jane Martin, David Martin, Annie Jane Martin (born 28th July 1894), Thomas John Martin (born 18th April 1896), Robert James Martin (born 22nd February 1898).

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Thomas John Martin was born 18th April 1896 in the sub district of Maghera, probably in Knockloughrim, Magherafelt.

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Pte. Charles Martin (WW1)

Thomas Martin was the son of David and Elizabeth Martin. David Martin married Eliza Kelly on 7th September 1893 in Magherafelt.

13/01/2016

There is a Private Charles Martin listed on Bellaghy Masonic Lodge WW1 Roll of Honour. As yet we have no information on him.

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The CWGC record Private Robert Douglas Marshall, M.M., as the son of the Rev. George and Priscilla P Marshall, of The Manse, Cotton End, Bedford. England.

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The Roll Of Honour in Tobermore Orange Hall lists all six of the Marshall brothers.

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Private Robert Douglas Marshall is buried in Cement House Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

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One brother was badly wounded in France in the early stage of the war. Two others were engaged in Palestine operations. One of those was severely wounded and was in hospital in Alexandria for a time.

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Private Robert Douglas Marshall was serving with the 15th Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment when he was killed in action on 28th February 1918. He met his death while on patrol duty in ‘No Man’s Land’ by a bursting shell, which instantly killed him.

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Private Robert Douglas Marshall won the Military Medal (M.M.).

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Robert Douglas Marshall was for time with the Royal Engineers (No 1674).

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Robert, along with four other brothers, volunteered for service at the outbreak of the war. Robert enlisted in Bedford.

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The 1901 census lists Robert Douglas as age 5 living with the family at house 15 in Moneyshinare, Tobermore, County Londonderry.

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Family: George Marshall, Priscilla Pyke Marshall, Joseph Charles Marshall (born 20th February 1893, Banbridge), George Stanley Marshall (born 20th February 1893, Banbridge), Cyril Pentelow Marshall (born 14th February 1894, Banbridge), Robert Douglas Marshall (born 16th July 1895, Tobermore), Hugh Clarke Marshall (born 4th August 1896, Tobermore), Frank Victor Marshall (born 7th September 1900, Tobermore).

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Robert Douglas Marshall was born 16th July 1895 in Tobermore, County Londonderry. He was one of six sons.

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Both were born in England and no record of their marriage can be found on GRONI, so it must be assumed they were married in England.

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Robert Marshall was a son of Rev. George and Priscilla Pyke Marshall. Rev George Marshall was a Baptist minister.

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Private Leslie Ellis Mann has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, Belgium.

13/01/2016

Private Leslie Mann was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Australian Infantry when he was killed in action in Belgium on 3rd October 1917. He was 29 years old.

13/01/2016

His unit left Folkestone, England on 11th April 1917. He arrived on the front on 2nd May 1915.

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Private Leslie Mann’s unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916. He arrived in Plymouth on 21st November.

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Leslie Mann enlisted on 17th April 1916 in Cootamundra, New South Wales. He listed his mother Mrs M H Mann as his mother, who was by then living in Victoria Terrace, Portstewart, County Derry, Ireland.

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Prior to enlistment, he worked as a farmer. He gave his address as c/o Rev H P Thomas, The Vicarage, Port Macquarie, New South Wales.

13/01/2016

Leslie emigrated to Australia about 1915.

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The 1911 census lists Leslie Ellis as age 23 living with the family at house 58 in Drumlamph, Rocktown. Leslie was a farmer. His mother was a widow.

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There was a Henry Mann who died in Belfast on 11th May 1908, aged 59.

13/01/2016

The 1901 census lists Leslie Ellis as age 13 living with the family at house 3 in Drumlamph, Rocktown, County Londonderry. Henry Mann was a Poor Rate Collector, Insurance agent and Farmer. Leslie was still at school.

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Family: Henry Church Mann, Margaret A Hanson Mann, Mary Mann (born 18th January 1874), Fanny J Mann (born 12th November 1875), Thomasina Ena Church Mann (born 1st January 1878), Margaret H Mann (born 2nd November 1881), Leslie Mann (born 30th December 1883, died young?), Henry S Warren Mann (born 23rd January 1886), Leslie Ellis Mann (born 27th December 1887), John Hercules Mann (born 1st November 1889), Nora Gertrude Mann (born 17th November 1891), Ruby Eveline Mann (born 3rd November 1893), Katherine Maud Mann (born about 1896).

13/01/2016

Leslie Ellis Mann was born on 27th December 1887 in Drumlamph, Magherafelt. He was one of 11 known children.

13/01/2016

Leslie Mann was the son of Henry and Margaret Mann. Henry Church Mann married Margaret A Hanson Ellis on 12th November 1872 in Ballymoney.

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The CWGC record Sergeant Marcus Maitland as the son of Mr W H Maitland of Church Street, Magherafelt, County Derry.

12/01/2016

Sergeant Marcus Maitland has non known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

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'A young man of many attainments, he was very popular, and the news of his death in action has caused sorrow to all who knew him, and much sympathy with his relatives.'

12/01/2016

Sergeant Marcus Maitland was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on Saturday 1st July 1916. He was 21 years old.

12/01/2016

Sergeant Maitland went with a draft to France in December 1915, attached to the 15th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles.

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Marcus volunteered on 28th May 1915 and was trained at Newcastle and Ballykinlar, where he was rapidly promoted to sergeant.

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Prior to enlistment Marcus Maitland was employed in the wholesale department of the Bank Buildings, Belfast.

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Family 2: William Henry Maitland, Isabella Maitland, Harold Joseph Maitland (born about 1903), Norman John Maitland (born about 1904), Winifred Lilian Maitland (born about 1905), Dora Isabel Maitland (born about 1907), Gerald George Maitland (born about 1911).

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1911 census does not list Marcus as living with his father’s second family at house 11 in Garden Street, Magherafelt. His father is described as an assistant to Clerk of Linen.

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William Maitland married Isabella Wright in Magherafelt on 3rd June 1901.

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The census lists the rest of the family living at house 11 in Garden Street, Magherafelt, Londonderry. His father was an Assistant Union Clerk.

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1901 census lists ‘Marques’ as age 7 living with grandparents at house 6 in Queen Street, Newry, County Down.

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His mother, Emma Maitland, died in Magherafelt on 7th March 1899, aged 33.

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Known family: William Henry Maitland, Emma/ Emily Maitland, Maria Frances Maitland (born about 1891), May Maitland (born about 1893), Marcus Maitland (born about 1895).

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Marcus Maitland was born about 1895 in Magherafelt.

12/01/2016

Marcus Maitland was the eldest son of William Henry and Emma / Emily Maitland. William married Emily Monteith on 28th April 1890 in Belfast.

11/01/2016

In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property and effects to John MacKrell, Antrim View, Upperlands, Co Derry. Signed J MacKrell, Private No 15870, 10th Inniskilling Fusiliers.

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Last Will and Testament of Private John Mackrell dated 27th June 1916.

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Private John MacKrell has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

11/01/2016

The CWGC record Private Mackrell as the son of John MacKrell, of Boyne Terrace, Upperlands, Co. Derry.

11/01/2016

Private John MacKrell was serving with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on Saturday 1st July 1916. He was 20 years old.

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John Mackrell was the member of the Upperlands Company of the U.V.F. and was amongst the first batch of Volunteers from the district to join the Ulster Division. He enlisted in Donegal.

11/01/2016

The 1911 census lists John George as age 15 living with the family at house 7 in Upperlands, Swatragh, Londonderry. John had left school and was working as a Linen Lapper’s Apprentice. He is listed on the William Clark factory Roll of Honour as an employee.

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Family: John MacKrell, Elizabeth MacKrell, Samuel MacKrell (born 16th February 1887, died young), Jane MacKrell (born 24th August 1888), Mary MacKrell (born 19th June 1893), John George MacKrell (born 23rd April 1896), Violet MacKrell (born 29th June 1898, died 22nd August 1898), Maud Nelson MacKrell (born 24th August 1899), Samuel A L MacKrell (born 27th July 1902).

11/01/2016

The 1901 census lists John George as age 4 living with the family at house 25 in Upperlands, Swatragh, County Londonderry. His father was a Linen Sample-Maker, almost certainly in the William Clark factory.

11/01/2016

John George MacKrell was born on 23rd April 1896 in Castledawson, County Londonderry.

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John MacKrell was the son of John and Elizabeth MacKrell.

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John McCotter is also commemorated on Kilrea War Memorial.

11/01/2016

The CWGC record Lance Corporal John McCotter as the son of John and Mary McCotter, of Lisnagroat, Kilrea, Co. Londonderry.

11/01/2016

The CWGC spelling ‘MacCotter’ is clearly incorrect. At no point anywhere is that spelling used.

11/01/2016

Lance Corporal McCotter is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery.

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Lance Corporal McCotter died of his wounds at 2nd Casualty Clearing Station the following day on 26th March 1917 He was 24 years old.

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Lance Corporal John McCotter was serving with the 11th Light Trench Mortar Battery when he was wounded in action on 25th March 1917 with a gunshot wound to the chest.

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Lance Corporal McCotter was transferred to and taken on strength of 11th Light Trench Mortar Battery on 12th February 1917.

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Lance Corporal McCotter was discharged to Base Details on 8th January 1917 and rejoined unit same day in the field.

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Lance Corporal McCotter was admitted to 10th Field Ambulance on 16 December 1916 with mumps. He was transferred to the 1st Canadian Casualty Clearing Station on 17th December 1916 and then on to 7th General Hospital, St Omer on 18th December 1916.

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He was appointed Lance Corporal on 1st December 1916.

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John McCotter’s division was ordered to France on 24th November.

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John was as a Cadet in Kandahar Barracks, Tidworth. He gained a commission while there.

11/01/2016

Private McCotter left Sydney with his unit on 3rd May 1916. They arrived in Egypt on 13th June. They left Egypt on 6th August and arrived in Salisbury Plains on 16th August 1916.

11/01/2016

John McCotter enlisted in Brisbane on 30 November 1915. He gave his next of kin as his mother, Mrs Mary McCotter, Lisnagroat, Kilrea, Co Derry, Ireland.

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Prior to enlisting, John worked as a Tram employee in Brisbane.

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John McCotter attended Kelly's College in Brisbane.

11/01/2016

John McCotter emigrated to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia about 1913. Records show his age on arrival in Australia was 19.

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The 1911 census lists John as age 17 living with the family at house 13 in Lisnagroat, Tamlaght, County Londonderry.

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Family: John McCotter, Mary McCotter, Mary McCotter (born 13th August 1892), John McCotter (born 19th November 1893), James McCotter (born 21st February 1895), Joseph McCotter (born 31st December 1896), Patrick McCotter (born 2nd April 1898), Eliza McCotter (born 3rd January 1900), Thomas McCotter (born 11th July 1904).

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John attended Durmagarner School, Kilrea, Co Derry, Ireland.

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The 1901 census lists John as age 7 living with the family at house 58 in Killygullib Glebe, Hervey Hill, County Londonderry. His father was a farmer.

11/01/2016

John McCotter was born on 19th November 1893 in Killygullib, Hervey Hill, Kilrea, Co Derry, Ireland

11/01/2016

John McCotter was the eldest son of John and Mary McCotter. John McCotter married Mary McLaughlin on 24th September 1891 in Limavady.

10/01/2016

Lieut Thomas Boston

Yesterday morning a number of the local Ulster Volunteers, as well as Mr H J Clark, J.P. (commanding 2nd battalion), and many of the employees and officials of Messrs William Clark & Sons Ltd, assembled at Upperlands Station to give a hearty send off to Lieutenant Boston, who has recently been appointed Lieutenant in the 12th Battalion Inniskilling Fusiliers. Mr Boston was the U.V.F. Company commander at Upperlands until August 1914, when he was promoted adjutant to the 2nd Battalion South Derry U.V.F. Regiment. He was very popular with all about Upperlands, and in the Volunteer Force generally, and he carries with him the best wishes of all his friends for future success.

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From the Belfast Newsletter dated 20th April 1915: Upperlands Volunteer Departure for his Regiment

10/01/2016

Private Alexander Bradley has no known grave and is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial near Arras in France.

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Private Alexander Bradley was reported wounded, missing and officially confirmed as killed in action on 16th September 1916. He was 45 years old.

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He was transferred to the 60th Battalion on 6th June 1916.

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Private Bradley was admitted to hospital for a month on 18th December 1915. He returned his unit in April 1916.

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Private Bradley went overseas with a reinforcing draft in July 1915.

10/01/2016

Alexander Bradley enlisted with the 74th Battalion on 28th July 1915 in Toronto. He gave his next of kin as his brother, Samuel Bradley, who was living at 65 St Rouleaux, Heyburn on Tyne, England.

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Prior to enlisting, Alex worked as a miner. He was living at 402 Church Street, Toronto.

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Alex Bradley emigrated to Toronto, Canada around 1913.

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Alex had been with the Londonderry Artillery for two years. He also spent two years with the 61st Imperial Yeomanry

10/01/2016

Alexander Bradley was born on 16th August 1871 in Tobermore, according to his attestation papers.

10/01/2016

Private Alex Bradley, who formerly lived at 402 Church Street, is today reported missing and believed killed in action. Private Bradley was 44 years of age when he enlisted in the 74th Battalion. He went overseas with a reinforcing draft in July 1915. Before coming to Toronto, where he had lived for three years, he had also served with the Imperial forces. He was reported wounded in October. A brother lives at Heyburn-on-Tyne.

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Private Robert Lyle has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial at Gallipoli in Turkey.

10/01/2016

Private Robert Lyle was serving with the 5th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action at Gallipoli on 15th August 1915. He was 20 years old.

10/01/2016

Robert Lyle enlisted in Glasgow. He is not listed on the Evening Times Roll of Honour 1914-15.

10/01/2016

No record of Robert can be found in the 1911 census.

10/01/2016

Alexander Lyle died in the Magherafelt area on 31st October 1904, aged 54. Robert was 10 years old.

10/01/2016

Family: Alexander Lyle (died 31st October 1904, aged 54), A Jane Lyle, William Lyle (born 4th October 1885), Annie Lyle (born 16th January 1887), Margaret Lyle (born 23rd October 1888), Hugh Lyle (born 26th August 1890), Jeannette / Jeanitta Lyle (born 25th December 1892), Robert John Lyle (born 22nd November 1894), May Lyle (born 13th October 1896), Emily Lyle (born 29th September 1898), Georgina Lyle (born 23rd May 1901).

10/01/2016

The 1901 census lists Robert John as age 6 living with the family at house 2 in Tobermore, Londonderry. His father was a farmer.

10/01/2016

Robert John Lyle was on born 22nd November 1894 in Tobermore.

10/01/2016

Robert Lyle was the son of Alexander and Jane Lyle. Alexander Lyle married Jane White on 16th October 1884 in the district of Magherafelt.

09/01/2016

Family: Henry Love, Sarah M Love, Elizabeth Love (born 3rd January 1889), Sarah Love (born 2nd October 1890), Thomas Love (born 27th March 1893), Daniel Love (born 10th December 1894), Samuel Love (born 10th April 1897, died 11th April 1897), Henry Love (born 1st March 1898), Samuel Love (born 27th May 1900), Margaret Love (born 2nd October 1902), Matilda Love (born 2nd May 1904).

09/01/2016

Lance Corporal Daniel Love has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

09/01/2016

Lance Corporal Daniel Love was serving with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on Saturday 1st July 1916. He was 21 years old.

09/01/2016

Daniel Love enlisted in Magherafelt.

09/01/2016

The 1912 Ulster Covenant was signed by Daniel Love from Dunamoney, Magherafelt.

09/01/2016

The 1911 census lists Daniel as age 16 living with the family at house 16 in Dunamoney, Magherafelt, Londonderry. He was working on the family farm.

09/01/2016

The 1901 census lists Daniel as age 6 living with the family at house 4 in Dunamoney, Magherafelt, County Londonderry. His father was a farmer.

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Daniel Love was born on 10th December 1894 in Magherafelt.

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Daniel Love was a son of Henry and Sarah Love. Henry Love married Sarah Streahorn in the district of Magherafelt on 21st February 1888.

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All images courtesy of Sam Hudson, Desertmartin. Information provided here is courtesy of the excellent research undertaken by Mr Sam Hudson.

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Private William Leslie was one five sons of Moses Leslie of Derrygarve, who served in the war.

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Private William Leslie has no known grave and is commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial. The Memorial to the Missing at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium bears the names of many who fell in the battles for Passchendaele and whose bodies were never recovered.

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Private William Leslie was serving with the 9th Battalion of the Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) when he was killed in action on 16th August 1917 in Belgium.

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William enlisted in Armagh. He was living in Castledawson at the time.

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His father, Thomas Leslie, died a few months later on 15th September 1917, aged 79.

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Private Leslie is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. The 42nd Casualty Clearing Station was based here in 1917.

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Private Robert John Leslie was serving with the 15th Battalion of the Canadian Infantry when he entered hospital on the 28th and died of sickness the following day on 29th March 1917, a month before the Battle of Vimy Ridge. He was 25 years old.

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Private Leslie joined the 15th Battalion on 28th August 1916. He was part of the 3rd Field Company wiring section.

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Robert enlisted on 3rd March 1916 in Toronto. He listed his cousin Thomas Leslie as his next of kin who was living in Derrygarve.

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Prior to enlisting Robert was living at102 Grange Avenue. He was employed as a stationary fireman. His job was to operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes, to operate equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

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Robert John Leslie emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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The 1911 census lists Robert John as age 17 living with the family at house 71 in Derrygarve, Castledawson. Robert and his 72 year old father worked the farm.

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The 1901 census lists Robert as age 8 living with the family at house 48 in Derrygarve, Castledawson, County Londonderry. His father was a farmer.

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Robert’s mother died on 25th June 1895, aged 42. Robert was just four years old.

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Partial Family: Thomas Leslie, Elizabeth Leslie, Alexander Leslie (born 10th August 1878), Thomas Leslie (born 7th October 1880), David Leslie (born 12th June 1882, died 24th May 1896, age 13), James Leslie (born 1st February 1884, died 24th April 1900, 18?), Samuel Leslie (born 27th January 1886, 29th June 1891, age 5), Elizabeth Leslie (born 27th December 1887), Hugh Leslie (born 27th November 1889), Robert John Leslie (born 22nd April 1891), Susan Leslie (born 10th May 1894).

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Robert John was one of 17 children - Only ten of whom were surviving by 1911.

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Robert John Leslie was born in the Derrygarve, Bellaghy on 22nd April 1891.

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Robert Leslie was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Leslie. Thomas Leslie married Lizzie Hudson on 6th December 1877 in the district of Magherafelt.

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The CWGC record Private John Leslie was the son of Robert and Margaret Leslie of Leitrim, Castledawson, Londonderry..

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Private John Leslie has no known grave and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The memorial forms the sides and back of Dud Corner Cemetery. It commemorates over 20,000 officers and men who have no known grave, who fell in the area from the River Lys to the old southern boundary of the First Army, east and west of Grenay. Loos-en-Gohelle is a village five kilometres north-west of Lens in France.

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By 1916 the family have moved back to the Magherafelt area.

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Private John Leslie was serving with the 8th Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders when he was killed in action in France on Saturday 25th September 1915.

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The 1911 census lists John as age 18 living with the family at house 76 in Riverside Street, Antrim Town. Both John and his sister, like their father, were employed as linen weavers.

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Family: Robert Leslie, Margaret Leslie, Moses Leslie (born 8th January 1888, Magherafelt, died 23rd May 1891, age 3), Robert Leslie (born about 1891, Magherafelt), John Leslie (born 1st February 1893, Magherafelt), Mary Leslie (born 15th June 1895, Magherafelt), Sarah Leslie (born 19th October 1897, Magherafelt), Margaret Leslie (born 24th May 1899, Antrim), William Leslie (born 30th April 1901, Antrim), Eva Leslie (born about 1905, Antrim).

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The 1901 census lists John as age 7 living with the family at house 13 in Townparks, Antrim Town.

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The family moved to Antrim around 1898. His father was a linen weaver.

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John Leslie was a son of Robert and Margaret Leslie. John was born on 1st February 1893 in Castledawson, Magherafelt.

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Pte. Charles Lennox

Private Charles Lennox is buried in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy.

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Pte. Charles Lennox

The Evening Times in Scotland reported on 23rd March 1915 that Private Charleton Lennox, from Glasgow, had been killed in action.

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Pte. Charles Lennox

Private Charles Lennox was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders when he was killed in action in France on Tuesday 9th March 1915.

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Dear Mr Lennox, I just heard yesterday the very sad news of Alfie being killed and it came as a great blow to me. Alfie was one of the finest fellows I have ever met and a splendid soldier: not only that, but a friend worth having and keeping. During our time together in the 6th Black Watch his splendid example and great steadfastness in duty did us all a wonderful lot of good and I personally can say that his companionship exercised over me a wonderful influence for good and I mourn the loss of a very good friend. Please accept, Sir, and convey to Mrs Lennox and your daughters my heartfelt sympathy at your sad loss, nevertheless you have the satisfaction of having a son who did his duty and that right loyally. I would not choose a better end than to know I have done my duty and died for my country. Again accept my sincerest sympathy for you and yours. Believe me, yours very sincerely. Seaforth Highlanders, British Expeditionary Force. 4th February 1916

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Mr Lennox has received the following letters ament the lamented death of his only son somewhere in France:

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From the Armagh Gazette dated 12 February 1916: Armagh Men 2nd Lt A J Lennox

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His sister Louise was a graduate from Queens University, Belfast and taught English at Shirebrook Girls Grammar school. She lived with a fellow teacher at the school, Elsie Manners, who taught art. Louise died c1987

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It seems Alfred Lennox’s only connection with Magherafelt was that his father was born there.

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The CWGC record Second Lieutenant Alfred James Lennox as the son of Mr W J Lennox, of 24 Abbey Street, Armagh

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Second Lieutenant A J Lennox has non known grave and is commemorated on Ploegsteert Memorial.

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8205 Rifleman Coates, aboard the St David, Boulogne, 12.7.1916, saw Lennox killed on January 19th. Lennox was in charge of a party of bombers of which Coates was one. They were in an enemy trench near Le Touquet on the left of Armentieres. A bomb came over and blew Lennox into the air. ‘He was quite dead but his body was not taken back. The bomb fell in front of him and I remember I shouted to him, but he walked right on top of it and was killed outright.’

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7285 Rifleman T. Compton, A Coy, at No. 23 General Hospital, Etaples, 14.7.1916, said he saw Lennox’s body lying in a trench at Vimy Ridge. He had been killed by a HE shell and the head was separated from the body. Compton knew Lennox well and was in a traverse when the shell that killed him came over. Lennox was buried at ‘Souci Valley’ behind the trenches.

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Witness statements describing Second Lieutenant Alfred James Lennox’s death.

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An internal War Office memo dated 30th June referred to ‘List No. 131A’ from the German Government to the American Embassy in Berlin, which was a list of British dead forwarded to the Foreign Office on 20th March 1916. One man is ‘Lenorx? 6 R.H.P. No. 2388’. This was taken as being Lennox and death was accepted for official purposes.

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His father wrote to the War Office on 28th February 1916, reporting that he had heard from the CO and from Capt. Kelly who said ‘do not quite close the door against the faint hope that our beloved son may have been only wounded when he fell, and may therefore be alive in the hands of the enemy’.

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Second Lieutenant Alfred James Lennox was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was reported as missing, believed killed on 19th January 1916. He was officially reported as killed in action on 20th. January 1916. He was 26 years old.

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Private Alfred Lennox was then discharged to a commission in 7th Royal Irish Rifles on 28th November 1915, and posted to 2nd Royal Irish Rifles, joining from the Cadet School on 8th December 1915.

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Private Lennox rejoined his unit on 31st August 1915.

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He was transferred to No. 5 Train on the 4th, to No. 20 General Hospital on the 5th, and to a convalescent camp at Etaples 20th August 1915.

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Private Lennox received a slight gunshot wound to the shoulder on 1st June 1915, and was admitted to No. 1 FA 51st Highland Division at Locon, and to No. 7 CCS at Merville the next day.

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His unit embarked from Folkestone on 2nd May 1915.

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Alfred James Lennox enlisted as Private 2388 in D Company, 6th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) TF, in Perth, Scotland on 10th October 1914. He declared his age to be 23 years 5 months. He gave his address as 24 Abbey Street, Armagh

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Alfred was educated at the Royal School, Armagh.

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Family: William James Lennox, Mildred Ana Lennox, Jane Jeannie Lennox (born 6th November 1887), Alfred James Lennox (born 29th April 1889), Louisa Agnes Lennox (born 4th October 1890), Annie Lennox (born 22nd March 1892), Mildred Lennox (born 28th December 1894)

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His father was born in Drumeenagh, Magherafelt County Derry. He was a general draper at 17 and 19 Market Street, Armagh. His mother was born in Co. Antrim.

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Alfred James Lennox was born in Armagh on 29th April 1889

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Alfred Lennox was the only son of William James and Mildred Anna Lennox. William James Lennox married Mildred Ana Wilkinson on 29th December 1885 in Antrim.

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All images courtesy of Sam Hudson, Desertmartin. Information provided here is courtesy of the excellent research donated by Mr Sam Hudson

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All images courtesy of Sam Hudson, Desertmartin. Information provided here is courtesy of the excellent research donated by Mr Sam Hudson

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The CWGC record Private William Lee as the husband of Kathleen Lee of Kilcronaghan, Tobermore, Co. Derry.

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Private William Lee is commemorated on the family headstone in Kilcronaghan Churchyard.

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Private William Lee has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, like his brother.

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Their brother Thomas survived the war.

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His brother James, also with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was also killed that day, aged 25.

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Private William Lee was serving with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on Saturday 1st July 1916. He was 30 years old.

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William’s brothers James and Thomas also enlisted.

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William Lee enlisted in Coleraine.

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Family: William Lee, Kathleen Lee, James Tim Lee (born 23rd October 1908), Edith May Lee (born 4th July 1910), John Lee (born 30th October 1911), Kathleen Lee (born 10th April 1914).

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William and Kathleen had four children.

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1911 census lists William as age 24 living with his wife and family at house 7 in Tamnyaskey, Tobermore, County Londonderry. William was a labourer.

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The 1911 census does not list William as living with his parents at house 10 in Moneyguiggy, Carnamoney, Londonderry. All the family were working on their farm.

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William Lee married Kathleen Colgan on 27th November 1907 in Magherafelt.

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The 1901 census does not list William as living with the family at house 24 in Moneyguiggy, Carnamoney, County Londonderry. Moneyguiggy lies just west of Tobermore. His father was a farm labourer.

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Family: James L Lee, Margaret Lee, Robert Lee (born 24th June 1881), Thomas Lee (born 22nd February 1883), Mary Minnie Lee (born 4th March 1885?), William Lee (born 10th September 1885?), Maud Margaret Lee (born 12th December 1888), James Lee (born 10th April 1891), Alexander Lee (born 16th July 1893), Samuel Lee (born 16th October 1895).

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William Lee was born on 10th September 1885 in Draperstown, County Londonderry (tbc). William was one of eight children.

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William Lee was the son of James and Margaret Lee. James Lee married Margaret Boyd on 12th October 1880 in the district of Magherafelt.

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The CWGC record Private James Lee as the son of Margaret Lee of Tobermore, County Londonderry, and of the late James Lee.

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Private James Lee has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, like his brother.

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Their brother Thomas survived the war.

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His brother William, also with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was also killed that day, aged 30.

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Private James Lee was serving with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on Saturday 1st July 1916. He was 25 years old.

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James’ brothers William and Thomas also enlisted.

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James Lee enlisted in Coleraine.

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The 1911 census lists James as age 20 living with the family at house 10 in Moneyguiggy, Carnamoney, Londonderry. All the family were working on their farm.

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Robert Lee emigrated to Philadelphia in 1904 to his cousin Thomas Stockman at 82 Moore Street.

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Thomas Lee emigrated to Philadelphia in 1903 to his cousin Robert Stockman at 82 Moore Street.

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The 1901 census lists James as age 10 living with the family at house 24 in Moneyguiggy, Carnamoney, County Londonderry. Moneyguiggy lies just west of Tobermore. His father was a farm labourer.

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Family: James L Lee, Margaret Lee, Robert Lee (born 24th June 1881), Thomas Lee (born 22nd February 1883), Mary Minnie Lee (born 4th March 1885?), William Lee (born 10th September 1885?), Maud Margaret Lee (born 12th December 1888), James Lee (born 10th April 1891), Alexander Lee (born 16th July 1893), Samuel Lee (born 16th October 1895).

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James Lee was born on 10th April 1891 in Ballynacrea(?), County Londonderry. James was one of eight children.

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James Lee was the son of James and Margaret Lee. James Lee married Margaret Boyd on 12th October 1880 in the district of Magherafelt.

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Rifleman H Leacock, Royal Irish Rifles, Tobermore, County Derry, killed was formerly a motorman on Belfast trams.

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Rifleman H Leacock is also commemorated on the Belfast City Corporation War Memorial Plaque in Belfast City Hall.

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Rifleman Henry Leacock is interred at Mill Road Cemetery in the shadow of the Ulster Tower at Thiepval.

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Rifleman Henry Leacock was serving with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on Saturday 1st July 1916.

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Henry Leacock enlisted at Belfast, giving Tobermore as his home.

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Henry Leacock was a motorman on Belfast trams.

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Henry signed the Ulster Covenant in Tobermore in 1912. He gave his address as Clooney, Tobermore.

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Henry Leacock was born in Tobermore.

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Alexander signed the Ulster Covenant in Draperstown in 1912. He gave his address as Strawmore.

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Family: John Leacock, Mary Anne Leacock, John Leacock (born 6th February 1872), Martha Leacock (born 3rd October 1873), Thomas Leacock (born 8th November 1875), Robert Leacock (born 2nd December 1877), Henry Leacock (born 21st March 1880), Jane Leacock (born 26th July 1882), Alexander Sandy Leacock (born 18th March 1885), Samuel / James Leacock (born 31st August 1889), Hugh / James Leacock (born about 1890), Sarah Leacock (born 25th September 1891).

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His parents are buried in St. Columba's Church of Ireland Draperstown, Co. Derry.

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The CWGC record Lance Corporal Alexander Leacock as the son of John and Mary Anne Leacock.

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Lance Corporal Alexander Leacock is buried in Berks Cemetery Extension. The cemetery is located twelve kilometres south of Ypres town centre.

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Lance Corporal Alexander Leacock was serving with the 10th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action in France and Flanders on Saturday 20th January 1917. He was 31 years old.

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Private Alexander Leacock, of the 10th Inniskillings, was wounded at the Somme in July 1916, and was in hospital for a time.

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Alexander enlisted in Donegal Town.

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The 1911 census lists Alexander as age 25 living with the family at house 2 in Strawmore, Bancran Glebe, County Londonderry. He was a farmer.

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The 1901 census lists Sandy as age 15 living with the family at house 9 in Straw More, Bancran, County Londonderry. He was still at school. His father was a farmer.

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Alexander Sandy Leacock was born in Ballinascreen, County Londonderry on 18th March 1885.

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