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Hillsborough War Memorial, County Down, Northern Ireland

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1914 – 1918

IN HONOUR OF THOSE FROM THIS DISTRICT WHO LOST THEIR LIVES FIGHTING FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR. THIS CROSS IS ERECTED BY THEIR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS IN GRATITUDE FOR THEIR LOYALTY AND DEVOTION.

HILLSBOROUGH.

Lieutenant Claud Arthur Leonard WALKER, 2nd Inniskilling Fusiliers, killed in action at Ovillers, France on the 10th July 1916 aged 21. Son of Rev. R. Walker, LL.D., and Mrs. L. J. T. Walker, of Shankill Rectory, Belfast. Joined Public Schools Corps, Aug., 1914. Nominated to R.M.C. Sandhurst, Dec., 1914. Commissioned, May, 1915. He is commemorated on a family memorial in St Malachy's Churchyard, Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland and is at rest in Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.

Sergeant 18319 John James BEATTIE. 11th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Born in Hillsborough to James and Elizabeth Beattie, of Lisburn Street, Hillsborough. Husband of Sarah nee Davidson of Ballynahinch Street, Hillsborough, County Down. Enlisted in Belfast. Killed in action 16 August 1917. His widow was granted a war gratuity 23 September 1918, revised 25 November 1919. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Sergeant James BERRY. Royal Irish Rifles. No record for Sgt serving with the R.I.R listed with the CWGC. A medal card was found for a Private formerly Company Sergeant Major 17180 of the same regiment. Reverted by (F.G.C.M.) Field General Court Martial) Served in France 5 October 1915. Lance Corporal 17180 James BERRY. 13th Royal Irish Rifles. Born in Larne Co. Antrim, resided in Hillsborough, Co. Down enlisted at Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Husband of Esther. Killed in action 1 July 1916 at the battle of the Somme. His widow was granted a war gratuity 3 November 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

Sergeant James KANE. Royal Irish Rifles No Sgt J. or James Kane serving with the R.I.R listed with the CWGC. No Medal card found for a Sgt Kane R.I.R. It may be the following person - Corporal 17997 James KANE. 12th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 24 December 1892 to James and Margaret Kane, nee Rea of 21 Schomberg Street, Belfast. Or, Born 27 January 1892 to James and Mary Kane, nee Thompson of 2 Majesty Street, Belfast. He married Charlotte Ellen Wilson 2 June 1917 at St Patrick’s Church Jordanstown, Co Antrim. He was aged 25 and Sergeant Royal Irish Rifles, stationed at the army camp (under canvas) at Clandeboye Estate, nr Bangor Co.Down At time of his death his wife resided at 65, Hudson Street, Belfast. Died in action 25 August 1918 aged 26 His widow was granted a war gratuity 8 January 1919 revised 20 December 1919. At rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.

Sergeant 18423 William MAGILL. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Son of James and Sarah Magill, of Main Street, Hillsborough, Co. Down, Ireland. Died as the result of an accident 1 April 1916 age 26 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 21 March 1917 revised 6 October 1919. At rest in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, France

Rifleman 17379 Richard CRAWLEY. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born in Hillsborough to Richard and Elizabeth. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 1 Park Street, Hillsborough. Husband of Edith Crawley, of 74, Lennonville, Glenarm Road, Larne, Co. Antrim. Killed in action 28 June 1916. His widow was granted a war gratuity 6 January 1917 revised 28 August 1919. At rest in Martinsart British Cemetery, France.

Rifleman 16567 James Samuel HAMILTON. 13th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 30 October 1892 at Hillsborough, Co Down to John and Margaret Ann Hamilton, nee Fairley. Died 28 June 1916. His father was granted a war gratuity 30 December 1916 revised 18 September 1919. At rest in Martinsart British Cemetery, France

Rifleman 17839 Robert HARRISON. C Coy, 13th Royal Irish Rifles Son of the late John and Ann Jane Harrison, of Hillsborough, Co. Down. Husband of Jane nee Magee who he married 16 February 1916 at Christ Church, Lisburn. He was aged 23, Rifleman with the 13th Royal Irish Rifles Killed in action 29 June 1916 aged 24. His widow was granted a war gratuity 20 December 1916, revised 12 September 1919. At rest in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, France.

Rifleman 17856 Thomas George HEENAN. 13th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 25 July 1895 as Thomas George to Richard and Mary Jane Heenan, of Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901-1911 residing with his widowed mother and siblings at 11 Main Street, Hillsborough. Killed in action 28 June 1916 aged 20. His sister Minnie (possible Mary Jane) was granted a war gratuity 2 January 1917 revised 19 September 1919. At rest in Martinsart British Cemetery, France.

Rifleman 460 George JESS. 12th Royal Irish Rifles Born in Hillsborough to Joseph and Matilda Jess, of Ballykeel Artifinny, Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 25 Edentrellick, Co.Down. 1911 his parents were residing at 57 Ballykeel. Killed in action 1 July 1916 aged 24. It appears that no one applied for a war gratuity. At rest in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France.

Rifleman 17974 William John JOHNSTON. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born in Hillsborough to William and Elizabeth Johnston, of Hillsborough, Co. Down. Enlisted at Lisburn Co. Antrim. 1901 residing with his parents at 11 Great Georges Street, Belfast. Died of wounds 10 July 1916 aged 19. His mother was granted a war gratuity 6 March 1919 revised 14 October 1919. At rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.

Rifleman 12084 Thomas MOORE. 15th Royal Irish Rifles. Born in Belfast to William Moore, killed in action in France 31 January 1916. His father was granted a war gratuity 20 March 1916, revised 8 November 1919. At rest in Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, France

Rifleman 2370 Joseph George THOMPSON. 13th Royal Irish Rifles. Son of Moses and Ellen Jane Thompson, of 8, Arthur Street, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Killed in action 28 June 1916 aged 22. His mother was granted a war gratuity 1 June 1917 revised 28 January 1918, 3 June 1918 and 3 October 1919. At rest in Martinsart British Cemetery, France.

Rifleman 5242 Moses THOMPSON. 2nd Royal Irish Rifles. Son of Moses and Ellen Jane Thompson, of 8, Arthur Street, Hillsborough, Co. Down Died of wounds 21 January 1916. His mother was granted a war gratuity 19 May 1916, revised 22 September 1919 and one share for his brother, Samuel of £1 10s At rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

Rifleman 18/1038 Robert John THOMPSON. 12th Royal Irish Rifles Born at Hillsborough to Moses and Elizabeth Jane Thompson, of 8 Arthur Street, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Died of wounds 29 May 1917 aged 40. His mother was granted a war gratuity 1 December 1917 revised 17 November 1919. At rest in Dranoutre Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Lance Corporal 12499 James GIBSON. 6/7th Royal Scots Fusiliers. Son of Thomas and Annie Gibson, of The Park, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Husband of Naomi Gibson, of The Villas, Dilwyn, Leominster, Herefordshire. Killed in action 1 August 1917 aged 32. His widow was granted a war gratuity 27 September 1918 revised 21 January 1919 and 2 January 1920. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private 51491 Frederick John FENTON, (served as William COBURN, birth name). 15th Royal Scots. (Lothian Regiment) formerly Private 36271 Scottish Rifles. Born 18 February 1898 at Hillsborough, name registered as William John to William and Annie Matilda Coburn, nee Livingstone of Hillsborough. No birth was found for a Frederick Fenton (source https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/ ) Foster son of Clara McBride, of Arthur St., Hillsborough, Co. Down. The Irish 1901 census shows a Frederick Fenton, born 1890 who was born at Hillsborough and residing with Mc Bride Family at 6 Arthur Street, Hillsborough Died 16 April 1918 aged 19. A war gratuity was granted to his foster mother Clara McBride 8 May 1920. Commemorated on the Ploegstreert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium.

Sergeant 12450 Joseph PENTLAND. 6th Royal Irish Fusiliers. Born 24 July 1880 at Clare nr. Donagheloney, Co. Down to James and Mary, nee McGraddy. He married 14 August 1897 to Agnes Graham Beattie at St Malachy’s Church, Hillsborough. He resided at Culcavey, and was a corporal. They later resided at Lisburn Street, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Served in the South African War. Killed in action at Gallipoli 15 August 1915 aged 35. His widow was granted a war gratuity 23 August 1919 Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey including Gallipoli.

Private 51833 (Mem lists Corporal) William John WATSON. 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers. Formerly Private 4779 Royal Irish Rifles. Born at Hillsborough to Joseph and Harriet Elizabeth Watson, nee Livingstone. Husband of Mary Jane Watson, nee Morrison of Ballykeel, Edenagonnell, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Died of wounds in Egypt 22 September 1918. His widow was granted a war gratuity 12 May 1919, revised 27 June 191 which included child of the family, Jane. At rest in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine including Gaza.

Private 3627 Edward McNAMARA. 6th Connaught Rangers. Born 23 September 1895 at Hillsborough to Hugh and Annie, nee Mullin. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 13 Mark Street, Hillsborough. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 15 Ballynahinch Street, Hillsborough. Occupation aged 15, labourer. He enlisted in Belfast and was killed in action in France 28 January 1916. His father was granted a war gratuity 1 June 1916, revised 2 September 1919 At rest in Vermelles British Cemetery, France.

Corporal 135786 Andrew Johnson MORROW. 52nd Battalion Canadian Infantry. Born 10 April 1887 at Culcavey to Andrew and Mary Jane, nee Sterritt. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 67 Rugby Avenue, Belfast. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 70 University Avenue, Belfast, occupation, hardware assistant. 16 April 1912 aged 24 he and his sisters, Jane and Lily embarked from Liverpool bound for Boston, U.S.A., on ship, Laconia. His occupation, clerk. Killed in action 21 September 1916. Notes from his army record - Joined up 23 July 1915 aged 27 years and 3 months occupation, book keeper. and posted to 74th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. His next of kin was his sister, Mrs Lily Smith of 75 Maitland Street, Toronto, later of 70 Victoria, South Hamilton, Ontario. He was promoted to L/Cpl 12 August 1915 and Cpl 1 October 1915. He embarked with 74th Battalion from Halifax 9 March 1916 bound for England on S.S. Empress of Britain. Disembarking at Liverpool, and taken to Branshott, East Hampshire where he was admitted into the military hospital and the camp the same day suffering from tonsillitis. He was discharged after 9 days. He embarked with 74th Battalion for France on the 8 June 1916, disembarked on the 9th and transferred to 54 Battalion. He was reported missing in action, presumed killed 21 September 1916. Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France.

Private 249793 William George ATKINSON. 116th Canadian Infantry Born 29 October 1887 at Hillsborough to Samuel and Sarah Atkinson, nee McCauley. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 11 Park Street, Hillsborough. Married on the 21 May 1909 at Hillsborough Church to Dorcas Jane Dewart. After the marriage they resided The Lodge, Hillsborough Castle. Some notes from his British Army record - He joined the 5th Royal Irish Rifles Special Reserve 1905 at Ballykinlar Camp, County Down. 1 June 1908 at Ballykinlar Camp he joined H Coy, 5th Royal Irish Rifles, regulars, aged 20 years and 8 months, same occupation, employed by Lord Arthur Hill of Hillsborough. He was discharged by purchase of three pounds at Ballykinlar on the 25 May 1910. 1911 he was boarding at 13 Library Street, Belfast, occupation, general labourer, his wife was residing with her parents at 2 Small Park, Hillsborough. 7 March 1914 he embarked from Liverpool bound for Halifax, Canada on S.S. Empire of Britain. Notes from his Canadian Army record - Joined up 27 June 1916 at Toronto aged 28 years and 8 months, occupation, plasterer. He was posted to the 208th Overseas Battalion. He had previously served for 3 years with the 5th Royal Irish Rifles. He embarked from Halifax then 208th Battalion for England 3 May 1917, disembarking at Liverpool 14 May 1917. All the soldiers were taken to the Canadian Camp at Witley, Surrey. Whilst at the camp he was transferred to 2nd Canadian Reserve Battalion. The 12 February 1918 he was transferred to the 8th Reserve Battalion to the Canadian Forces Transit Camp at West Sandling, Kent. 29 March 1918 he embarked for France where he was posted to the 116th Battalion. He was killed in action 8 August 1918 aged 35 At rest in Hourges Orchard Cemetery, Domart-sur-la-Luce, France

Sergeant 122422 Thomas HENDERSON. (M.M.) 174th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Formerly 87th, Essex and Suffolk Royal Garrison Artillery Born 6 April 1889 at Hillsborough, Co Down to John and Mary Henderson, nee Gordon. Husband of Bessie Mildred Henderson nee Woolard who he married 25 December 1909 at St Michael Church, Ramsey, Essex aged 21. 1911 residing with his wife and daughter at 9 Princess Road, Parkeston, Essex. killed in action 25 September 1918. His widow was granted a war gratuity 10 January 1919, revised 18 March 1919 and again, 3 December 1919. M.M. Gazetted 13 March 1919 At rest in Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France

Aghnatrisk

Lance Corporal 201085 Herbert Stewart CRANGLE. 1/4th Seaforth Highlanders Born 8 March 1897 at Blaris, Co Down to James and Rhoda Crangle, nee Stewart of Priesthill, Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at Maze, County Down. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Aghnatrisk. Died of wounds 1 August 1917 aged 20. His father was granted a war gratuity 1 January 1918 revised 11 November 1919. At rest in New Irish Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

Rifleman 17492 Albert Victor CRANGLE. C Coy, 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born 29 June 1895 at Paris Street, Belfast to James and Rhoda Crangle, of Priesthill, Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at Maze, County Down. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Aghnatrisk. Killed in action 28 June 1916 aged 21. His father was granted a war gratuity 14 February 1917 revised 4 September 1919. At rest in Martinsart British Cemetery,France.

Rifleman 17626 John Autchell FAULKNER. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born August 1894 at 47 Distillery Street, Belfast to Samuel and Elizabeth Faulkner, nee Smith 1901 with his grandmother mother at 6 Aghnatrisk. His parents for the period 1901-1911 were residing at 39 Sherwood Street, Ormeau, Belfast. Notes from what remains of his army record - Joined up at Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, Co. Down (Camp under Canvas) 12 September 1914 aged 19 years and 11 months. Embarked from Folkestone for France 4 October 1915 and Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, France 1 July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Aghandunvarran

Rifleman 993 William CROTHERS 2nd Royal Irish Rifles. Born 28 December 1891 in Belfast to Robert and Agnes nee Gorman. At the time of his birth his parents were residing at 5 Channing Street, Belfast. His parents were married in 1872 in Lisburn Cathedral. 1901 with his mother and siblings at 4 Crossan, Ballmacbrennan, Co.Down. 1911 residing with his widowed mother (Farmer) and siblings at 19 Aghandunvarran, occupation, farmers son. He was named in 1901-1911 census as William Arthur, birth, name William. Enlisted at Hillsborough and died in hospital 26 June 1918. His mother was granted a war gratuity 21 October 1919. At rest in Cronenbourg French National Cemetery, France

Private 24882 Thomas DAVIDSON. 16th Manchester Regiment Born 1882 at Dromore, Co. Down to Thomas Davidson of Toughblane, Hillsborough. 26 April 1908 he married Minnie Graham at Banbridge parish church, Co. Down. 1911 Residing with his wife Minnie and their two children at 11 Listullycurra, Ballykeel, Co. Down. Notes from his army record, prior to the World War 1 - He joined up at Belfast aged 19 years and 7 months the 13 August 1900 and posted into the Manchester Regiment as Private 6344. He gave his address as Dromore, Co Down, occupation, labourer. Most of his service was Home Service except for his posting the South Africa (Boer War) from 7 February 1902 to 20 September 1903. He was discharged after 12 years’ service with the colours on the 7 April 1913. His army record for WW1 did not survive the bombing over London in WW2. Killed in action 28 December 1917. His widow was granted a war gratuity 11 April 1918 revised 25 November 1919. At rest in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium.

Drumlough

Corporal 14833 Edward HAMILTON. A Coy, 8th Royal Irish Rifles Son of James and Elizabeth Hamilton, of Leapoges, Dromore, Co. Down. Killed in action 6 August 1917 aged 21. His father was granted a war gratuity 8 April 1918 revised 13 November 1919 At rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.

Rifleman 1567 Joseph JESS. 1st Royal Irish Rifles Born 21 October 1879 at Drumlough to John and Mary Jane Jess, nee Chambers of Ballykeel, McAdam's Cross Roads, Dromore, Co. Down. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 49 Ballykeel, Co. Down. Killed in action in Belgium 21 October 1918 aged 29. Mark Hamiliton (grantee) was granted a war gratuity 17 May 1919 At rest in Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium.

Rifleman Robert H McMULLAN. 1st Royal Irish Rifles It may be the following as CWGC does not list a R H McMullan Private 223596 Robert James McMULLAN Labour Corps. Formerly Rifleman 730 Royal Irish Rifles. Born 18 June 1877 at Donacloney, Co Down to Robert James and Isabella McReavy. 1901 residing with his unmarried mother, at Ballygunnaughan, Donacloney Down Ireland, occupation aged 24, factory labourer. He married Isabella Cairns, from Drumlough 14 July 1905 at Drumlough Parish Church. 1911 aged 33 residing at 42 Ballygunaghan, Donacloney, Co. Down with his wife and children. Occupation general labourer. Died at sea (drowned) 10 October 1918 aged 41 on the sinking of R.M.S. Leinster by a German U-Boat UB-123 bound for Holyhead, North Wales from Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire) Ireland He is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, Hampshire. His brother - Lance Corporal Thomas McMULLAN. 6th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Son of Robert James McMullan and Isabella McMullan, nephew of John Cairns, of Newport, Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Died 27 April 1943. At rest in Medjez-El-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia.

Private 13411 William G. CHAMBERS. 11th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Born at Salford, Lancashire to David Chambers, resided at Drumlough, Co Down Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916. His father was granted a war gratuity 7 November 1917 revised 14 January 1919 Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Corporal David J. or David MARTIN. Canadian Expeditionary Force There is no listing on any source for a D Martin with a connection either to Hillsborough or Drumlough having joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

There is a Sergeant 110362 J. D. MARTIN serving 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion listed with the CWGC. This person was named as James Duncan Martin. Born at Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland who was killed in action in 1916. His army record shows no connection to Ireland.

The only MARTIN with a connection to County Down is the following - Private 460848 James MARTIN. 27th Canadian Infantry Born 1886 to John Martin, of The Lodge, Drumaness, Ballynahinch, Co. Down, Ireland, and the late Hessy Martin Killed in action 15 September 1916 aged 36. His army record shows no connection to Hillsborough or Drumlough Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France

Private 110387 John MULHOLLAND. Canadian Expeditionary Force Not listed with the CWGC. The following information came from his army record - Private 110387 John MULHOLLAND. 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles. Previously served for 4 years with the Royal Irish Rifles. Born 27 June 1889, husband of Maggie of Drumlough, County Down. Joined up 12 April 1915 aged 25 at Sherbrooke, Quebec. When he had his medical, he was declared unfit for service due to flat feet and was to be discharged. For some reason he was not discharged. He embarked from Canada to UK 18 July 1915. Posted 24 October 1915 to France. 12 November 1915 he was admitted to 7the Canadian General Hospital, St Omer suffering from whooping cough. 26 November, seriously ill and was diagnosed on the 28 November with pulmonary tuberculosis. He was transferred 11 December 1915 to No 6 British Red Cross Hospital, Etaples. 17 December invalided to CAMC Military Hospital, Shorncliffe, Kent. 20 January 1916 transferred to Military Hospital at Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe. 26 February 1916 he was sent to the Sanatorium at Foxhall, Ipswich for treatment. 2 May 1916 he was transferred to Ontario Military Hospital, Orpington, Kent. He was discharged from hospital the 8 June and posted back to the Discharge Depot at Montreal, Canada the following day on S.S. Scandinavian. He was discharged to pension 27 December 1916, no longer physically fit for war service. His illness was caused by exposure. He returned back to his wife at Drumlough, Irish civil records - Born 15 May 1887 to William and Alice Ann Mulholland nee Lavery of Haslems Lane, Lisburn. Married 22 November 1907 to Maggie Graham at Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Occupation, labourer. Died 8 April 1919 at Drumlough aged 33 from pulmonary tuberculosis. Occupation, discharged soldier. Ballynock

Rifleman 17121 Ralph ADAMS. 13th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 2 August 1898 at Lisburn, Co Antrim to James and Susan Adams, nee Nicholson of 31, Market Lane, Lisburn. 1901 he was residing with his parents and siblings at 17 Kilmakee, Derryaghey, Co.Antrim Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, France 1 July1916. The following were granted a joint war gratuity 6 June 1917. His mother, brothers, Samuel and Edward, sister, Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton. The 9 October 1918 his mother’s was revised. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Rifleman 16273 James Henry BRYANS. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born 1895 at Ballynock to Thomas Edward and Anne, nee Law. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 50 Ballyknock, Moira, Co. Down 1911 with his father, sibling, stepmother Elizabeth Mary formerly Lavery and step siblings at 52 Ballyknock. His occupation, aged 16, farm labourer. Killed in action 10 May 1916. His father was granted a war gratuity 3 January 1917 revised 17 September 1919. At rest in Authuile Military Cemetery, France.

Ballykeel Artifinny

Private 28420 Edward William Stephenson Clotsworthy BLAIN. 17th Coy, 1st Wellington Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force Born 12 May 1876 with the name of Edward William Stephenson Clotsworthy Blain to James and Sarah Blain, nee Thompson of Ballykeel, Artifinney, Hillsborough, Co. Down, Ireland. 1901 residing his widowed mother and brother, John at 10 Ballykeel, Artifinney. 30 March 1902 he embarked from Londonderry, Ireland bound for Canada on ship Carthaginian, occupation, Farmer. Notes from his army record - Joined up as Edward Blain 26 June 1916 aged 40 years and 1 month, posted to H Coy 18th Battalion. Embarked from New Zealand 4 October 1916. Transferred to E Coy 18th Battalion 11 October 1916. Embarked from New Zealand 11 October 1916 disembarked at Devonport, 29 December 1916. Embarked for France 1 February 1917. Marched into Base Camp, Etaples 5 February 1917 and joined his regiment in the field 1 March 1917. The 8 June 1917 he received sever shrapnel wounds to his left thigh and leg. He was treated at 9th Australian Field Ambulance, the 1st Australian Causality Clearing Station. The following day, 9th he was transferred to 1st Australian General Hospital, Rouen. 12 June 1917 reported to be dangerously ill, died of his wounds at 2-15am 3 July 1917. At rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.

Rifleman 16533 John William GREGG. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born 8 April 1889 at Corcreeney, Co. Down resided at Ballykeel Artifinny to James and Lucinda (Lucy) Gregg, nee McCord. 1901 with his widowed father and siblings at Ballykeel Artifinny 1911 residing at with his siblings, parents have died. Died of wounds at 1st Southern General Hospital Birmingham 12 October 1916 aged 27 The following were granted a joint war gratuity 13 June 1917. Sisters, Emma and Maggie. 11 November 1919 Sister Emma and brother Samuel. At rest in St Malachi Churchyard, Hillsborough

Rifleman 5723 Henry Arthur LAVERY. 7th Royal Irish Rifles Born 14 February 1893 at Trummery, Magheramesk Co. Antrim to Hugh and Mary Emily Lavery of Halliday's Bridge, Hillsborough, Co. Down. His mother was born as a Lavery ( poss cousins) Killed in action 30 April 1917 aged 24. His mother was granted a war gratuity 20 September 1917 revised 17 October 1919 At rest in Kemmen Chateau Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Lisadian

Rifleman 2219 Henry TOMAN. 11th Royal Irish Rifles Born 14 March 1889 at 34 Lisadian to James and Annie Toman nee Tipling. Enlisted at Lisburn, Co. Antrim. He married Minnie McKibbin 31 January 1912 at Lisburn Parish Church. He gave his father’s name as Ezekiel Toman, soldier. Killed in action 1 July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme, France. His widow was granted a war gratuity 9 December 1916 revised 24 September 1919. His widow Minnie was granted a war gratuity 9 December 1916, revised 24 September 1919. Their son – Private 7011450 Robert John TOMAN. 1st Worcestershire Regiment Born 17 February 1913 at Hillsborough to Minnie and late Henry Toman, of Lisburn, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Wills, PRONI - Toman Robert John of Sprucefield Lisburn county Antrim private H.M. army died 7 January 1945 at a prisoner of war camp in Germany Administration Belfast 11 April to Mary Jane Toman widow. Died a prisoner of war 8 January 1945 aged 32 at Munchen. Cause of death unknown At rest in Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany

Rifleman 18/921 Robert Samuel WOODS. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born 27 November 1894 to Joseph and Marie Woods, nee Law of Lisadian, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Killed in action 16 October 1916 aged 22. His father was granted a war gratuity 31 July 1917 revised 1 October 1919 At rest in La Plus Douve Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

Corcreeny

Company Sergeant Major 150154 John McCARTHY. 8th Canadian Infantry Reserve. Born 21 September 1887 to John Robinson and Jane McCarthy, nee Wilson of Corcreeny, Hillsborough, Co. Down, Ireland, 1901 named as John Robinson (birth name was John) residing with his parents and siblings at 19 Corcreeny. Notes from his army record - Joined up 2 September 1915 aged 22 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and posted to the 79th Overseas Battalion. He had previously served as a constable for three years in the Royal Irish Constabulary. He embarked from Canada bound for England 25 September 1915 disembarking at Folkstone 5 October 1915 and transferred to Canadian Army Camp at Shorncliffe where the battalion was transferred to the 11th Bn. Whilst at Shorncliffe he reverted to ranks at own request 27 January 1916. The 24 March 1916 the battalion embarked from Folkestone to France disembarking the following day. They then marched to Canadian Base Depot, Rouelles arriving on the 23 March 1916. 7 April 1916 the battalion were sent to join the 8th Battalion in the field. Whilst at the front he went sick with influenza 2 March 1917 at 3rd Canadian Field Ambulance. 10 March 1917 he was transferred to No1 Canadian General Hospital, Etaples now suffering from myalgia. He was transferred to No6 Canadian Convalescent Depot, Etaples 23 March 1917. Discharged fit for duty to Canadian Base Depot 28 March 1917. He joined his regiment in the field 9 April 1917. He was promoted from L/Cpl to Sgt and on the 1 October 1916 promoted to C.S.M. He was reported missing in action later confirmed as killed in action 28 April 1917 aged 28. Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France

Private 2448412 George CHAPMAN. 1st Canadian Infantry. Western Ontario Regiment Born 19 June 1887 at Maze, County Down to George and Prudence Chapman, nee Wilson. 1901 his parents and siblings were residing at 31 Ballykeelartifinny, Co Down. George was at his grandparents George and Eliza at 47, The Maze, Co.Down. Notes from his army record - Joined up at Windsor, Ontario, Canada 12 June 1917 aged 30. His residence in Canada was given as 308 Florida Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, occupation, labourer. His next of kin was his mother, of Corcreeny, Co. Down He embarked from Canada on H.M.T. Metagama 30 September 1917, disembarked at Liverpool, 17 October 1917. The unit was taken to Canadian Camp at Bramshott, Hampshire and taken on strength with the 4th Canadian Reserve Battalion. The camp was situated on the heathland between Bramshott and Liphook, beside the A 3. 22 February 1918 the battalion was posted to France to join 1st Battalion, disembarking the following day. The battalion then marched into Canadian Base Depot on the 23 February to await mobilization. 26th February they joined the 1st Battalion. He was reported at missing, later killed in action 30 August 1918. At rest un Sun Quarry Cemetery, Cherisy, France

Private 883446 Charles Edwin McLEAVY. 50th Canadian Infantry Born 18 July 1883 at Corcreeny to John William and Lilian Mary McLeavy, of Kilwarlin, nee Barber of Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 17 Corcreeny Notes from his army record - He joined up 19 June 1916 aged 33 years and 11 months. Resided at Cremona, Alberta, Canada, occupation, farmer. His mother was his next of kin who was residing at 44 University Road, Belfast. He embarked Canada with 187th Overseas Battalion on S.S. Olympic 15 December 1916. Disembarking in England 26 December 1916. The battalion were then conveyed to Canadian Army Training Camp at Witley, Surrey. The battalion were transferred to 202 Battalion aging transferred to 50th Battalion 27 May 1917. WOUNDED

5 September 1917 whilst at the front he wounded by shrapnel in the right buttock.  He was treated at 6 Causality Clearing Station the same day, then transferred 8 September to 26 General Hospital, Etaples.  Invalided to England and admitted 19 September into Queen Alexandra’s Military Hospital, Millbank, London for further treatment.  10 November 1917 transferred to Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Uxbridge formerly in 1914 Hillingdon House. London.  He was then transferred to Manor County of London War Hospital, Epsom the 12 December 1917.  Again, he was transferred 24 January 1918 to Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Epsom where his discharged fit for war service 15 February 1918. 

FOOT He was admitted on the 16 September 1918 into 20th General Hospital, Camiers, France suffering from complaint to his right foot (the complaint has been abbreviated to, looks like I.C.J.) 22 September 1918 he was transferred to No 6 Convalescent Depot, Etaples. The next day he was transferred to No 10 Convalescent Depot, Ecault, France. He was discharged fit for war service 3 October 1918. GASSED While at the front on the 1 November 1918 the Germans attacked his position with mustard gas. It appears that he was unable to get his gas mask before being affected. He was dangerously ill with gas poisoning at 26 General Hospital, Etaples, France. He died the 9 November 1918 aged 35. At rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France. Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Uxbridge, link http://wartimeheritage.com/storyarchive1/story_cc_hospital_uxbridge.htm

Sapper 64563 Hugh DEMPSTER. 121st Field Coy, Royal Engineers. Born 13 November 1892 Hugh and Margaret Dempster nee Hall of Lawnbrook Street, Belfast later of Hillsborough, both Co. Down Died in Liverpool Military Hospital, Fazakerley, Liverpool 5 June 1916 aged 23. His brother George was granted a war gratuity 14 March (1924) (His gratuity was stamped 17 August 1919) At rest in St Andrews Churchyard, Maghull, Lancashire

Maze

Lance Corporal 3400 (Mem lists Rifleman) Isaiah SINGLETON. 1st Irish Guards Born 28 January 1892 to Isaiah and Mary Ann Singleton, nee Chapman of Halftown, Maze, Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 49 Maze. 1911 his parents had moved to 36 Maze. He made his WILL on the 6 August 1914 leaving his effects to his sister, Amelia Singleton of Halftown, Maze Killed in action 1st November 1914 aged 23. His sister Amelia was granted a war gratuity 22 April 1915 revised 4 July 1919 Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Private 802241 Samuel James MACAULEY. 15th Canadian Infantry. Born at Maze 21 December 1885 to James Newey and Ellen Eliza McAuley of Maze. Source for birth date, Irish Genealogy.ie. The record shows DOB year 1886. District Lisburn. Group Reg ID 11067313 Husband of Lilian Elizabeth Macauley who he may have married in Canada. Notes from his army record - Jjoined up 27 November 1915 aged 27 years and 6 months at Strathroy, Ontario and posted as Private 802241 to 135th Overseas Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. He gave his birth date as 5 May 1885, born at Belfast. He resided with his wife at Strathroy, Ontario. He embarked from Halifax with 135th Battalion for England on S.S. Olympic 22 August 1916. Disembarked at Liverpool 30 August 1916 and transferred to 134th Battalion at Canadian Camp. Witley, Surrey. 28 November 1916 embarked for France, disembarking 29 and marched into a Canadian Base Depot to await mobilization to his unit. 2 December 1916 he was posted to 15th Canadian Infantry. 9 April 1917 he received a gunshot wound to his right thigh. Same day transferred to 8 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Wimereux. 12 April 1917 transferred to No1 Convalescent Depot, Boulogne. 29 April 1917 he was discharged to his unit fit for war service. He was killed in action 20 October 1918. At rest in Auberchicourt British Cemetery, France.

Rifleman 110 Albert V (1901 L) NEILL. 20th Royal Irish Rifles Born 1885 at Co.Wexford to Thomas and Anna Maria Neill. 1901 aged 16 with his parents at 127 Maze, County Down, still at school. His father was Acting Sergeant, Royal Irish Constabulary. 1911 his parents were at 111 Maze. He was a farm labourer to the Fullerton family at 58 Maze, Co Down. Died in Military Hospital, Belfast 10 August 1916 aged 28 of carcinoma of the lung. His father was granted a war gratuity 29 November 1916, revised 1 September 1919. At rest in Blaris Old Burial Ground, Co. Down Northern Ireland.

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Rifleman 19238 Thomas VERNER. 12th Royal Irish Rifles. Born at Shankill, Belfast, Co Antrim to Joseph and Elizabeth Verner. 1901 residing with his widowed father and siblings at 38 Vernon Street, Cromac, Belfast. 1911 residing with his father and siblings at Maze, Co. Down. Occupation aged 19, blacksmith assistant. and resided at Halftown, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Died of wounds 28 October 1918. His father was granted a war gratuity 8 March 1919. At rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France

Culcavey

Rifleman 16166 James ANDREWS. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born at Hillsborough to John Andrews of Maze, County Down Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916. The following had a joint war gratuity 7 December 1916. Sisters, Mrs Sophia Smyth, Mrs Annie Alexander, Mrs Sydney Kirk. Brother, Joseph. 9 December 1919 Joseph had a revised gratuity. At rest in Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France.

Rifleman 17261 William John BERRY. C Coy, 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born 1889 at Hillsborough to James and Mary Berry of Culcavey, Hillsborough, Co. Down, Ireland. Enlisted at Lisburn, Co Antrim. Died of wounds in France 29 June 1916 aged 27 received in action. His widowed mother was granted a war gratuity 15 December 1916, revised 1 October 1919. At rest in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, France.

Rifleman 16353 Oliver CROSSEY. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born 1897 in Belfast resided at Hillsborough to William and Susan Crossey, of Thompson's Row, Culcavey, Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 1 Matilda Street, Belfast. 1911 with his parents at 47 Culcavey. Died of wounds 30 June 1916 aged 20. His father was granted a war gratuity 16 January 1917 revised 24 September 1919. At rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, France.

Rifleman 497 Thomas Henry EMERSON. C Coy 14th Royal Irish Rifles. Born at Hillsborough, enlisted at Belfast. Son of William and Agnes Emerson, of 11, Zetland Street, Belfast. Native of Culcavey, Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901 residing with his mother and his grandparents Samuel and Margaret Kane at 51 Culcavey Co.Down Died of wounds 20 June 1917 aged 23. His father was granted a war gratuity 18 October 1917. His mother was granted a war gratuity 19 November 1919. At rest in Locre Hospice Cemetery, Belgium

Rifleman 19047 Samuel KANE. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born 23 February 1898 at Lisadian nr Hillsborough to Elizabeth Kane single woman. Birth surname registered as Kain. 1911 he was residing with his mother (surname Kain) at 25 Culcavey. Killed in action 1 July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme, France. His mother was granted a war gratuity 18 January 1917 revised 23 September 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Rifleman 16841 Thomas MERCER. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born in Culcavey, resided in Hillsborough. Husband of Margaret Mercer, of Culcavey, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Killed in action 28 June 1916 aged 34. His widow Margaret was granted a war gratuity 24 November 1916 revised 15 September 1919. At rest in Martinsart British Cemetery, France.

Rifleman 920 William James NELSON. 11th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 1893 resided in Hillsborough, enlisted in Belfast. Son of James and Mary Ann Nelson of Culcavey. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 52 Culcavey. Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916. His father was granted a war gratuity 17 December 1917 revised 13 October 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Rifleman 18805 John SMYTH. (Memorial has Smith). C Coy, 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born 26 April 1896 at Culcavey Co. Down (Surname Smyth) to Joseph and Elizabeth Smyth, of "Eglantine," Hillsborough, Co. Down, Ireland. Died of wounds 29 June 1916 aged 20. His father was granted a war gratuity 12 April 1917 revised 4 December 1919. At rest in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, France.

Rifleman 18820 Thomas THOMPSON. 13th Royal Irish Rifles Born1890 at Hillsborough to Thomas and Mary Thompson, of Hillsborough, Co. Down. Enlisted at Lisburn Co. Antrim. He first joined the Royal Irish Rifles as Private 3902 31 January 1906 aged 18 years and 1 month. Resided at Hillsborough, occupation, labourer. 28 June 1908 he was discharged to Special Reserve. His WW1 record did not survive the blitz over London in WW2. Died of wounds 10 October 1917 aged 27. His father was granted a war gratuity 9 April 1918 revised 11 November 1919. At rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France

Rifleman13824 Thomas WATSON. 15th Royal Irish Rifles Born 2 September 1893 to Samuel and Sarah Jane nee Larmour of 19 Rotterdam Street, Belfast. Samuel and Sarah Jane nee Larmour of 19 Rotterdam Street, Belfast. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 18 Baltic Street, Pottinger. 1911 his parents were residing at 1 Ashdale Street, Pottinger, Co.Down When he made his WILL, 20 December 1915 his effects were left to his sister Edith of Hillsborough, Co. Down. Killed in action 21 March 1918. His brother William Samuel also fell in WW1. At rest in Pozieres Memorial France.

Lance Corporal 8492 William Samuel WATSON. 2nd Royal Irish Regiment Born 15 October 1895 to Samuel and Sarah Jane nee Larmour of 19 Rotterdam Street, Belfast. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 18 Baltic Street, Pottinger. 1911 his parents were residing at 1 Ashdale Street, Pottinger, Co.Down Later the family moved to Hillsborough. Killed in action 3 September 1916. His sister Edith was granted a war gratuity 10 April 1918. His father was granted a war gratuity 23 September 1919. His brother Thomas also fell in WW1. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Leading Carpenter 345952 Joshua SINGLETION. Royal Navy on H. M. S. Cressy Born 9 August 1877 at Hillsborough to David and Eliza Jane Singleton, of Maze, Halftown, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Husband of Elizabeth Singleton, of Railway View, Culcavey. Joined up 19 Feb 1903 at Shore Base, H.M.S. Pembroke. His occupation was given as joiner. He served on fourteen ship, Cressey being his last one. Died at sea on the sinking of his ship in the North Sea by a German U-Boat 22 September 1914 aged 37. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

Ballycrune

Private 487408 Victor Allan GILLESPIE. Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Born 3 August 1890 in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh to Joseph Scott and Mary Ann Gillespie, nee Rogers of Annahilt, Hillsborough later of of Garney, Sligo, Ireland. Notes from his army record - Joined up 14 December 1915 at Montreal, Canada. Occupation, bank clerk, aged 25 years and 5 months. Previously served with 35th Alberta Light Horse. He embarked aged 21 12 June 1912 from Bristol Port bound Montreal, Canada on S.S. Royal George. Embarked Canada on S.S. Olympic 1 April 1916 disembarked al Liverpool 13 April 1916 and taken to Canadian Camp at West Sandling, near Folkestone, Kent. 17 July 1917 posted to France. He was sick with mumps 5 April 1917, admitted to 9th General Hospital, same day transferred to 7th General Hospital both at St Omer. Discharged fit for duty 23 April 1917. 1 October 1917 he was shot in the chest whilst in action. He was treated at 8th Canadian Field Ambulance and transferred the same day to 42nd Casualty Clearing Station and died later that day of his wounds, aged 27. At rest Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

Acting Sergeant (Memorial has Private) 86 Frederick Joseph GILLESPIE. 1st Field Ambulance, South African Medical Corps. Born 30 December 1880 in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh to Joseph Scott and Mary Ann Gillespie, nee Rogers of Annahilt, Hillsborough later of of Garney, Sligo, Ireland. Died of wounds at 58 Casualty Clearing Station 12 November 1918 aged 37. He was wounded whilst attending the wounded in action. At rest in Tincourt New British Cemetery, France.

Ballymurphy

Rifleman (Mem has Corporal) 7235 James Herbert SCOTT. 14th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 28 December 1895 at Ballymurphy, Co.Down to John and Mary Jane Scott, nee Bell of Blackbridge, Hillsborough, Co. Down. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at Ballymurphy, Co Down. 1911, names as Herbert, with his parents and siblings at Ballymurphy. Killed in action 7 June 1917 aged 21. His father was granted a war gratuity 4 December 1917 revised 28 October 1919. CWGC list Herbert, Rifleman At rest in Spanbroekmolen British Cemetery, Belgium.

Private 22807 Joseph ALEXANDER. 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Born in Belfast to Robert Alexander. He may have been the following - Source, Irish Birth and Marriage Record, and Irish 1901 and 1911 census. Born 3 June 1897 at Ballyrobert as Robert Joseph Alexander to Robert and Mary Jane Alexander nee Lyle. 1901 - 1911 residing with his parents and siblings at Ballyrobert, Co. Antrim. Husband of Sara Jane, nee Tollerton who he married 9 November 1911 at Upper Clonaneese Church, Killeeshill, Co. Tyrone. His residence at the time of marriage was Mullycar, Co. Tyrone. Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, France 1 July 1916. His widow was granted a war gratuity 9 July 1917, revised 14 October 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Cabra

Private 192419 Tomas Henry PHILPOTT. 42nd Canadian Infantry. Born 30 June 1894 to James and Charlotte Philpott, of Ballymacash, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Ireland Notes for his army record - Joined up aged 21 years and 5 months the 29 November 1915 into the 92nd Overseas Battalion (Highlanders) at Toronto. Previously served for 6 months in the 48th Highlanders Guard. Born at Ballymacash, resided at 4 Clarence Square, Toronto, occupation, cabinet maker. Embarked from Canada 20 May 1916 on S.S. Empress of Britain with 92nd Battalion, disembarking at Liverpool. Taken to Canadian Camp at East Sanding where he and the other soldiers were transferred to the 42nd Battalion. 27 August 1916 the battalion was posted to France. He was shot in his back and right shoulder at the front 6 January 1917. Treated at No 10 Canadian Field Ambulance, transferred to No 30 Casualty Clearing Station. Admitted into 22nd General Hospital, Camiers 8 January 1917 discharged fit for duty 4 February 1917 He was killed in action 9 April 1917 aged 22. At rest in La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, Vimy, France.

Ravarnette

Corporal 18058 James LUNN. 11th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 13 July 1892 to Joseph and Annie nee Morrison at Carnbane nr Maze. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 31 Carnbane. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 2 Blaris, Co. Down, occupation mill worker. He married Sarah Magee 29 August 1914 at St Anne’s Church, Belfast. He was aged 23, son of Joseph Lunn. He resided at the time of his marriage at 114 Sandy Row, Belfast, occupation labourer. Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme 1 July 1916. His widow was granted a war gratuity 17 November 1916, revised 17 January 1917, 8 February 1919. His son James was granted a war gratuity 29 January 1920 Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Lance Corporal 7784 Alexander BOYD. 2nd Royal Irish Rifles. Born 5 September 1870 in Ballyclare, County Antrim to William John and Mary Boyd, nee Houston at Ballyclare. He married Jane Clugston 12 March 1903 at Spamount Congregational Church, parish of Shankill, Belfast by Rev Robert Ashenhust. 1911 with his wife and children at 11 Waring Street, Belfast. Killed in action 27 October 1914. His widow was granted a war gratuity 2 December 1916 revised 4 September 1919. She was remarried to a Mr Howston Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.

Rifleman 1285 Samuel John DOUGLAS. 11th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 22 September 1882 at Derry in the parish of Dromara to James and Agnes Douglas, nee Jess of Ravarnette, Lisburn, Co. Down. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 42 Ravarnette. 1911 residing with his parents and siblings at 15 Ravernett Killed in action 29 May 1917 aged 34. His mother was granted a war gratuity 8 November 1917. His father was granted the gratuity 10 November 1919. At rest in Pond Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

Carnbane

Private 593769 William John DORMAN. 459th Coy, Labour Corps. Formerly Rifleman 240, 16th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 31 January 1886 at Drumbo Co. Down to Carlile and Alice Dorman, nee Mateer. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 22 Carnbane. 1911 servant to the Carson family at Drumbo. Died of an illness at Royal Infirmary, Stirling 22 October 1918 aged 32. His brother in law Richard Walsh was granted a war gratuity 19 September 1919 revised 24 December 1919. At rest in Mars Wark Cemetery, Stirling, Scotland. Photograph credited to Suzanne Hye, (Find a Grave)

Cargygray

Sergeant 6688 James Copland McCALLA. 3rd South African Infantry. Born 10 November 1880 to Robert and Susannah McCalla, nee Patterson of Cargygray, Co. Down. Notes from his army record - He joined up 14 October 1915 aged 34 in South Africa. His next of kin was his sister, Elizabeth McCalla of the Nurses Home (Belfast City Hospital) Lisburn Road, Belfast. He had previously served in the 2nd Special Reserve, Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry and was discharged 23 December 1900 on expiration of service. He then joined the South African Constabulary. His record does not show what his movements were from when he joined up until he was admitted into hospital in London. He was admitted into 2nd London General Hospital, St Mark's College, King’s Road, Chelsea, from the 29 April 1917 to 11 September 1917 suffering from a sever shell wound (shrapnel) of left forearm. He was transferred to Military Convalescent Hospital, Holywood, Co Down from 17 September 1917 to 29 October 1917. Transferred to the Ulster Volunteer Force Hospital, (Possible Holywood) from 29 October 1917 to 19 November 1917. He was again transferred several times to the convalescent hospital and the U.V.F. Hospital. 5 March 1918 he was transferred from the U.V.F Hospital to Frensham Hill Military Hospital, Surrey. where he was on a Medical Board. His disability was tubercle of lung which he contracted whilst in hospital. It was recommended further treatment in a sanatorium in Belfast. He was discharged to pension as being medical unfit on the 25 June 1918 and his pension started the following day. Died in Forster Green Hospital, (Sanatorium) Belfast 30 November 1918 of Cerebral haemorrhage which he had for seven hours and cardiac failure aged 38. At rest Annahilt Churchyard, County Down.

Tullynore

Private Stanley LAW. Royal Dublin Fusiliers. It appears to be the following Private 5655 Stanley LAW. B Coy, 5th Connaught Rangers. He may have previously served in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Born 7 October 1893 at 16 Martin Street, Belfast to Charles Muller and Joyce Eaton Law, nee Wilkin. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 42 Palestine Street, Belfast. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 28, Hamilton Street, South Circular Road Dublin, occupation, dentist’s mechanic. Medal Card shows regiment as Connaught Rangers. Killed in action 9 October 1918 aged 24. His father was granted a war gratuity 14 March 1919 At rest in Montay-Neuvilly Road, Cemetery, Montay, France.

1939 – 1945

Killed on active service in the Second World War

Leading Aircraftman, Air Gunner, 1112854 Oliver CUMINS Royal Air Force Born 4 April 1916 at “Lisveen” Ardenlee Avenue, off Ravenhill Road, Belfast to John Macbeth and Matilda Cumins, nee Stewart of Carnbane House, Lisburn, Co Antrim. Educated at Royal Belfast Academical Institution. Employed as an official with the Ulster Bank at the Enniskillen branch. On the 31 May 1941 he was a member of a crew of a Fairey Battle L.5004 of 9 Bombing and Gunnery School stationed at RAF Penrhos, Pwllheli, County Gwynedd, North Wales. He was training as an observer. The plane was flown by Sergeant Pilot James Frances Cranston (Canadian Air Force) and Leading Aircraftman Tom Froggatt, air bomber under training. They were detailed to carry out certain exercise in connection with Air Observers training which involved flying over the sea for two or three miles. Approximately two and half miles south of Pwllheli, the aircraft was seen to go into spin and dive into the sea at 11-50am. The aircraft immediately broke on impact killing the crew instantaneously. His body was later recovered 1 June 1941 At rest in Lisburn Cemetery, Lisburn, Co.Down, Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Wills PRONI - Oliver CUMINS of Carnbane House Lisburn County Antrim leading aircraftsman R.A.F. whose dead body was found in the sea off Gimbbet Rock Pwlheli Wales on the 1 June 1941 Administration Belfast 21 October to John Macbeth Cumins flesher. Effects £618 1s. 11d. Photograph credited to the organisers of 2015 Hillsborough WW2 Exhibition

Sergeant 7013578 Joseph Patrick DOWEY. 2nd Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps. He formerly enlisted into Royal Ulster Rifles then volunteered for the Parachute Regiment. Born 1921 to James and Jane Dowey, of Blaris, Co. Antrim. Northern Ireland. Killed in a training exercise 27 February 1943 aged 22. At rest in Dely Ibrahim War Cemetery, Algeria. https://www.paradata.org.uk/people/joseph-p-dowey

Fusilier 7046988 Edward FERGUSON. 11th Royal Scots Fusiliers. Formerly of Royal Irish Fusiliers. Born 1919, died 29 June 1944 aged 25. At rest in St. Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, France.

Able Seaman P/SSX 14703 John HUTCHINSON. Royal Navy on H.M.S. Isis. (D87) Born 25 January 1912 at Drumlough to David and Elizabeth Hutchinson, nee Kirkwood. Husband of Alice Hutchinson, of Toughblane, Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Died at sea at the result of the sinking of his ship by a German sea mine 5 miles off Normandy 20 July 1944 aged 32. All 155 hands lost. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire

Lance Corporal 6983769 Thomas McMULLAN. 6th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Son of Robert James McMullan and Isabella McMullan. Nephew of John Cairns, of Newport, Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Died 27 April 1943. At rest in Medjez el Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia

Petty Officer Stoker B/KX 80414 Thomas GRAHAM. Royal Navy on H.M.S. Hurworth. (L28) Born 21 April 1912 at Carricknadarriff, nr Hillsborough to Samuel Graham and of Annie Graham, nee Roy, of Annahilt, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Died at sea on the sinking of his ship being sunk by a German sea mine whilst trying to help a Greek destroyer on the 22 October 1943 aged 31. (The ship was launched 10 April 1941 and sunk 22 October 1943) Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

Able Seaman D/JX184764 Twinem MATCHETT. Royal Navy on H.M.S. Galatea. (71) Born 8 February 1921 at Culcavey, Co. Down to Francis Ernest and Mary Elizabeth Matchett, nee Wilson of Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Died at sea on the sinking of his ship by U-Boat (-557) off Alexandria 15 December 1941 aged 20 Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

Private 7011450 Robert John TOMAN. 1st Worcestershire Regiment. He was formerly Royal Ulster Rifles Born 17 February 1913 at Hillsborough to Minnie and late Henry Toman, of Lisburn, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Wills, PRONI - Toman Robert John of Sprucefield Lisburn county Antrim private H.M. army died 7 January 1945 at a prisoner of war camp in Germany Administration Belfast 11 April to Mary Jane Toman widow. Died a prisoner of war 8 January 1945 aged 32 at Munchen. Cause of death unknown At rest in Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany

Sergeant, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner 1796543 William James WILSON. Royal Air Force (VR) of 76 Operational Training Unit, R.A.F. Born 1924 to William and Alice C. Wilson, of Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. He was part of crew of nine of a Vickers Wellington Bomber BX LN900. The aircraft crashed on a daylight cross-country training exercise which included practice bombing. No cause was found; the aircraft struck the ground at between 80 and 90 degrees and completely disintegrated. Died 3 April 1945 aged 21. Personal inscription. Ever remembered by father, mother, Ernie and Jackie R.U.C. Hillsborough, Co Down At rest in Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine including Gaza.

Rifleman 7019939 Thomas Henry WILLIAMSON. 2nd Royal Ulster Rifles Born 1922 to William James and Eliza Jane Williamson, nee Donnelly of Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. Died 4 August 1944 aged 22. At rest in Banneville-La-Campagne War Cemetery, France

Pilot Officer 65591 John David WRIGHT of 7 Squadron Royal Air Force (VR). Formerly Leading Aircraftman 1006100 Born 1917 to Robert and Jane Allan McKinnon Wright. Died 25 August 1941 aged 24 years. London Gazette dated 30 May 1941 - He was granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation. Leading Aircraftman 1006100 25 August 1941 he was part of a crew of eleven in a Short Stirling Bomber MG-B N6020 which was shot down over Aach, Germany. All except one, Dennis LLoyd who parachuted out and was taken prisoner of war, died either in the plane or at the crash site. At rest in Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany

Fusilier 1447908 Desmond Jordan McMURRAY 4th Royal Welch Fusiliers Died 15 February 1945 aged 19. At rest in Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany

Sergeant 1073685 Thomas PATTERSON. 40 Squadron Royal Air Force (VR) He was crew of a Vickers Wellington Bomber which failed to return from operation the 30 January 1943. Commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt

"They shall not grow old"

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ON THE MEMORIAL BUT HAVE A CONNECTION WITH HILLSBOROUGH

Rifleman 2370 Joseph George THOMPSON. 13th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 24 April 1894 at Culcavey, Co. Down to Moses and Ellen Jane Thompson, nee Spence of. 1901 he was residing with his parents and siblings at 7 Wapping Lane, Hillsborough. 1911 with his widowed mother and siblings at 37 Culcavey, occupation farm labourer. At the time of his death his mother was residing at 8, Arthur Street, Hillsborough, Co. Down Killed in action 28 June 1916 aged 22. His mother was granted a war gratuity 1 June 1917, revised on 22 January 1918, 3 June 1918 and 31 October 1919. At rest in Martinsart British Cemetery, France.

Private 26473, John Edward MAGEE. 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, formerly Private 4144 8th Royal Munsters Fusiliers. Born 1 July 1877 at Hillsborough to Patrick and Alice Magee, nee Gorman. Enlisted at Lisburn Co. Antrim. He married Rose McDonald 5 May 1902 at Lisburn, Co Antrim Killed in action 21 November 1916. His widow Rose was granted a war gratuity 12 April 1917 revised 15 November 1919. Commemorated in the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Rifleman 17/1019 William George JESS. 8th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 1891 at Hillsborough to Robert and Agnes Jess, nee Law. 1901 residing with his parents at 100 Great Georges Street, Belfast. 1911 working at the home of the Martin family at 14 Ballykeel and a servant. Died of wounds in King George Hospital, London 12 July 1916 aged 25. A joint war gratuity was granted 13 November 1917 to his mother, sister Agnes and brother Robert. 7 March 1917 his mother gratuity was revised and again 4 September 1919 At rest in Dundonald Cemetery, Dundonald, Co. Down.

Rifleman 3904 Robert COBURN. 2nd Royal Irish Rifles. Born 22 December 1887 at Hillsborough Sarah Coburn, single parent. His mother married William Donaldson 13 July 1892. 1901 aged 13 he was with his mother Sarah and step father William Donaldson at 24 Culcavey, Co Down 3 October 1912 he married Ellen Orr at St Patricks Church, Belfast. At the time of the marriage he was residing with his wife to be at 12 Frederick Lane, Belfast. He gave his father’s name as Robert Enlisted at Ballykinlar Army Training Camp, County Down, Killed in action 19 January 1916. His widow was granted a war gratuity 15 May 1916 revised 10 September 1919. At rest Tancrez Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

Rifleman 1840 John Herbert WALSH. 15th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 5 November 1894 at Corcreeny Co. Down to John and Agnes Walsh, nee Watson Killed in action 4 August 1917. His father was granted a war gratuity 5 April 1918 revised 5 December 1919. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Rifleman 303 Thomas STANFIELD. 1st Garrison Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles. Born 1878 at Hillsborough. Co Down to Robert and Alice of 7 Toughblane, nr Hillsborough. Husband of Margaret Stanfield of 25, Hanover Street, Belfast. Died at sea, en-route to India, onboard H.M.T. Franconia India 29 February 1916 aged 38. His widow and child were granted a joint war gratuity 2 July 1917, revised 24 September 1919. Commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, Hampshire.

Private 48682 Alfred SMITH. 83rd Coy, Machine Gun Corps, formerly Private, 5183 Royal Munster Fusiliers. Born 25 April 1897 at Drumlough, Co. Down to George (constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary) and Emma Clarke Smith, nee Tinsdale of 2, Loughview Terrace, Shore Street, Holywood, Co. Down. Died in Salonika of influenza 10 October 1918 aged 21. His father was granted a war gratuity 4 April 1919 revised 11 December 1919. At rest in Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece.

Private 18610 William PATTERSON. 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers. Born 27 February 1898 at Hillsborough to William and Jane Eliza Patterson, nee Watson resided in Portadown, Co Armagh. Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme 1 July 1916. His mother was granted a war gratuity 16 December 1916, revised 9 September 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Sergeant 8263 John MURPHY. A Coy 1st Royal Irish Rifles. Born 20 July 1888 Culcavey Co .Down Mary Ann Murphy, nee McGuiggan of 8, Lawyer Street, Sand Row, Belfast. Killed in action 16 August 1917 aged 28. His mother was granted a war gratuity 13 March 1919 revised 9 December 1919. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Rifleman 17244 James BECK. 11th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 5 December 1896 at Hillsborough, to John and Annie Eliza Beck, nee Martin. 1901 residing with his widowed mother and siblings at Lisburn Street, Hillsborough. 1911 with his mother and siblings at 2 Old Sandy Lane, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, occupation aged 14, messenger At the time of his death his mother had remarried to Mrs Rogan resided at 46, Sloan Street, Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Killed in action 8 August 1917 aged 19. His sister Mary J Craig was granted a war gratuity 1 August 1918 revised 13 November 1919. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Company Sergeant Major 1469 James BEATSON. 13th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 26 May 1873 at Clintagh, nr Annahilt, Hillsborough to Mary BATESON Co Down, single woman. Husband of Lilian Ethel Beatson, nee Lemon who he married 12 May 1905 at Trinity Church, Belfast. He was a Sergeant in the R.I.R, residing at the Soldiers Home Belfast he gave his father’s name as William. No marriage found for Bateson to Beatson. 1911 residing with his wife and children at 7 Dargle Street, Belfast. Occupation, insurance agent. 20 February 1907 He was a soldier stationed in Aldershot. Hampshire. His wife gave birth on this date at 25 Tates Avenue, Belfast. Killed in action 28 June 1916. His widow was granted a war gratuity 29 December 1916 revised 6 November 1919 At rest in Martinsart British Cemetery, France.

Rifleman 13161 Thomas John McKEE. 8th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 22 August 1889 at Hillsborough to Benjamin and Mary Jane McKee, nee Walker of Clougher, nr Hillsborough Co Down. Embarked to France 29 August 1914. Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, 2 July 1916. His mother was granted a war gratuity 11 September 1917 revised 17 October 1919. At rest in Serre Road Cemetery, France.

Private 7451 Frederick JEREMY. 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Born 1882 at Hillsborough, Co. Down to Robert and Margaret Jeremy, nee Kane of Hillsborough, Co. Down. He had previously enlisted aged 20 years on the 10 June 1902, into 83rd of Foot, Royal Irish Rifles Killed in action 21 October 1914 aged 32. No one applied for a war gratuity. Commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.

Lance Corporal 5066 Thomas John DEDDIS. 6th Royal Irish Rifles. Born 5 January 1895 at Lisadian, nr Hillsborough, to John and Mary Jane Deddis nee Dalton Resided at Belfast. Enlisted at Downpatrick, Co Down Died of wounds at Salonika 5 Jun 1917. His father was granted a war gratuity 1 November 1917 revised 4 November 1919. At rest in Struma Military Cemetery, Greece.

Sapper 2424 George CUNNINGHAM. 2nd Low Field Coy, Royal Engineers. Born 3 January 1896 at Hillsborough, Co. Down to William and Emma Cunningham, nee Leach. Enlisted at Rutherglen, Lanarkshire. At the time of his death his parents were residing at 151, Farmeloan Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow Killed in action at the Dardanelles 6 Aug 1915. His father was granted a war gratuity 19 November 1915 revised 9 July 1919. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey, including Gallipoli.

Private 883754 James WILSON. 31st Canadian Infantry. to Joseph and Ann Jane Wilson, of Ballykeel, Co. Down, Ireland. Died 21 August 1917 aged 34. Notes from his arm record- Born 3 October 1882 at County Down. Joined up 27 September 1916 at Calgary, Alberta. Residing at Wittenburg, Alberta, occupation, farmer. His mother Ann Jane Wilson of Stubby Hill, Bailiesmill, nr Cargacreevy, Co. Down Embarked Halifax, 15 December 1916, with 187 Overseas Battalion. disembarked at Liverpool 20 February 1916. Transferred to 21st Battalion at Canadian Camp, Seaford, East Sussex. 29 December 1916 admitted into Military Hospital at Seaford with parotitis. Transferred to 10 Western General Hospital, Liverpool for observations. Discharged 21 February 1917. 21 April 1917 he was with his battalion at Canadian Camp at Bramshott, Hampshire getting ready for posting to France that day. 22 April 1917 disembarked at France and marched into Canadian Base Depot. 24 April 1917 they left the depot and marched to join 31st Battalion, arriving at the regiment 6 May 1917.

Admitted to No 6, Causality Clearing Station, Rouen 21 August 1917 with gun shot wounds to face, left arm and leg. He died later that day in the clearing station. His record does not show when he was wounded. 

At rest in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, France

Lance Sergeant (Corporal) 13435 Ernest McKNIGHT. 11th (Lonsdale) Border Regiment Born 1889 at Llandudno Co. Carnarron, North Wales to James and Sarah McKnight, 1891 residing with his parents and siblings at Llanrhos, Caernarvonshire, North Wales.

1901 with his parents and siblings at Lightoaks, Oakmoor, near Cheadle, Staffordshire.  1911 boarder at the home of the Stockley family at 5 Garth Street, High Crompton Shaw, Lancashire, occupation, gardener.  His parents for this year were residing at Rhos Cottage, 26 Broughmore Maze, Lisburn, Co. Antrim.  

Notes from his army record- Joined up at Carisle 8 September 1914 aged 25 years and 8 months. Resided at 17 Broad Street, Llandudno, occupation, gardener. At the time of his enlistment his father was his next of kin who resided at later of Rhos Cottage, Broughmore Maze, Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Promoted to Lance Corporal 31 August 1915, promoted to Corporal, 26 October 1915. In France from 23 November 1915. Promoted to Lance Sergeant 28 June 1916. Killed in action 1 July 1916 aged 27. His father was granted a war gratuity 17 October 1916, revised 24 September 1919 which included his mother, Sarah. At rest in Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, France.

Private 17680 David DALTON. 143rd Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) Born 1 August 1892 to Robert and Maria Jane Dalton, nee McKeown of Lurganure, Maze, Lisburn, Co. Antrim. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at 14 Lurganure. 1911 residing with his widowed mother and siblings at 6 Lurganure, occupation, gardener. Died of wounds 31 August 1917 aged 25 years. His mother was granted a war gratuity 15 February 1918, revised 1 January 1920. His brother, William and sister in law Emily V were granted a joint war gratuity 24 June 1920. At rest in Lissenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Sergeant 15582 Robert George MEGARRY. 10th Royal Irish Rifles. 1892 to George and Mary Ann Megarry, of Lurganure, Maze, Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Died 01 July 1916 age 24 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 5 December 1917 revised 6 November 1919 At rest in No 2 Serre Road Cemetery, France

Private 6940 James GEORGE. 2nd Connaught Rangers. Born 1876 to James (Sailor) and Elizabeth George of 43 Ship Street, Belfast. His mother Elizabeth Sim**** on the 24 May 1919 was residing at 173 Nelson Street, Belfast. Husband of Mary Charlotte George, nee Saunders of Tullynore, Hillsborough, Co. Down. He was married the 30 March 1910 at Holy Trinity Church, Belfast City, aged 30, occupation, driller. Residence given as 43 Ship Street, Belfast. Notes from his army record- Enlisted aged 19 years and 11 months 9 October 1900 at Glasgow, occupation, driller. He gave his father, James as his next of kin. Served in India 9 November 1901 to 28 March 1908. Transferred to Army Reserve 9 October 1908. Re-engaged 22 July 1912 for a further four years. Mobilized at Galway 7 August 1914 October 1914 he was shot and wounded in his right shoulder at the front. Admitted into No11 General Hospital, Boulogne where died 29 October 1914 age 38 years. His record shows he died of (1) concussion, (2) wounds. His widow was informed by a Captain of No 12 District Record Office, Cork Station dated 3 December 1914 that her husband died of wounds at No 11 General Hospital, Boulgone. She was residing at that time at 5 Tobergill Street, Belfast. His widow was granted a war gratuity 7 April 1915, revised 7 June 1919. At rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France.

WW2

Sergeant 1798275 John Ritchie McDOWELL. Royal Air Force (VR) of 101 Squadron RAF Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire. Born 1922 to John and Mary Ann McDowell, of Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. He was crew of a Lancaster Bomber which was shot down 16 January 1945 aged 23. At Rest in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Germany. Formerly West Berlin inside the Russian Wall. Following extract credited to http://aircrewremembered.com/mcgonigle-frederick-desmond.html At 17:48 hours on 16 January 1945, a Lancaster III serial LM472 SR-V2 from RAF 101 Squadron, with a crew of eight took off from Ludford Magna war time airfield, Lincolnshire Great Britain on a bombing operation to attack a synthetic plant in Brux, West Czechoslovakia and was due to return to base 0247 hours 17 January 1945. The plane was attacked by a German night fighter and shot down before the Lancaster could get to its target. The plane was on fire, the pilot P/O/ Frederick D McGonigle attempted to land in on snow covered fields, but crashed into some high-tension light wires on the edge of the field, about 30 meters from the road between Ruderitz and Geilsdorf, causing the laden plane to explode.

Sergeant 3241876 Frederick Arthur REEVES. 2nd Northampton Regiment. Born 1911 to William John and Caroline Reeves, husband of Eveline May Reeves, of Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Died 28 May 1940 aged 29. At rest in Bus House Cemetery, Belgium.

Pilot Officer, Flight Engineer 56536 Samuel Alfred SULSH. 190 Squadron Royal Air Force (VR) Born 1906, husband of Aileen Norah Sulsh, of Hillsborough. 1924 he married Doris May Randall in the Registration District of Hendon, Middlesex. The Personal Inscription. Always in our thoughts, wife Aileen and children. He died that we might live. London Gazette dated 3 April 1945. ROYAL AIR FORCE, GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH. Appointment to commission. As Pilot Officers on probation. (emergency): — Sergeant 357528 Samuel Alfred Sulsh He was crew of Stirling Bomber IV LJ930, flown by Wing Commander Bunker which crashed on take off 20 April 1945 He was killed aged 39. The following extract is credited to http://aircrewremembered.com/bunker-richard-henry.html - On the 20 April 1945 the crew had landed at RAF Odiham after an operation and were re-positioning to their base. The experienced pilot decided to take off apparently aware that the tail wheel was flat – he had been instructed by flying control not to take off. The heat generated by the friction started a fire in the tail of the aircraft after the Stirling had taken off. Within minutes the rear turret had broken away with the aircraft then crashing out of control – presumably the control cables had been burnt through. All the crew were lost. At rest in Eglantine Church of Ireland Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland

Captain 128238 Humphrey Barron THOMPSON. Royal Army Medical Corps, attached to East Surrey Regiment. Born 25 January 1916 at 25 University Square, Belfast to Sir William Willis Dalzell Thomson, M.D., F.R.C.P., J.P., and of Lady Josephine Hunter Thomson, nee Barron, of Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. He was originally from the village of Annahilt. Husband of Mary Graham Thomson, of Malone, Belfast, Northern Ireland. M.B., B.Ch. He embarked for Singapore in March 1941 with Lieutenant 128673 James Francis “Frank” Pantridge. RAMC Killed by the Japanese at the battle of Gurun 14 December 1941 aged 25. Commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

Private 2075415 William Joseph CUSHNIE. Pioneer Corps. Born 1919 in Dundee Angus, Scotland, to Mr. and Mrs. William Cushnie, of The Maze, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Husband of Isabella Cushnie, of The Maze Died 06 June 1946 aged 27 years old Wills, PRONI. Cushnie William Joseph of Gravel Hill Maze county Down private in pioneer corps died 6 June 1946 while serving in Western Europe Administration W/A Belfast 4 November to Isabella Cushnie the widow. Effects £115 15s. 8d. At rest in Hamburg Cemetery, Germany.

Private M/63335 David CLARKE. Canadian Army Service Corps. Born 15 March 1945. Brother of Minnie Mercer, of Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Died 23 December 1945 aged 41. At rest in Beechmount Cemetery, Edmonton, Canada.

Able Seaman D/JX182781 Thomas HANNA. Royal Navy on H.M.S. Drake. Born 1920 to William and Mary (Minnie) Hanna, nee Ruddy of Hillsborough. Husband of Kathleen Hanna, of Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Died Monday 16 May 1947 aged 27. At rest in St Malachi Church of Ireland Churchyard, Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. His father served as Pte 102155 R.A.M.C. Home Hospital Reserve in WW1. 9 August 1918 he was admitted to 5 General Hospital, Rouen, 19 August transferred to No 2 Convalescent Depot, Rouen. 12 August invalided to Bermondsey Military Hospital, Ladywell Road, London

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