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9th (County Tyrone) Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
9th (County Tyrone) Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was formed at Omagh, in September 1914, from the Tyrone Volunteers they were attached to 3rd Brigade, Ulster Division. On the 2nd November 1914 the formation was renamed 109th Brigade, 36th Division.
The men trained at Dufferin and Ava Estate at Clandeboye, County Down and in July 1915, the Division moved to Seaford, in Sussex, England and then to France in early October 1915.The 36th Ulster Division are most famous for their action on the 1st of July 1916, when they were one of the few Divisions to reach their objective. The front lines were at the edge of Thiepval Wood, troops crossed about 400 yards of No Man's Land, entering the Schwaben Redoubt, (close to where the Ulster Tower stands today) then advancing on towards Stuff Redoubt. The men held out for the day but as their stocks of bombs and ammunition dwindled, they were forced to fall back.
The casualties suffered by the 36th Division on the 1st of July were over 5,000 in total. Nine men of the 36th Division were awarded the Victoria Cross on the 1st of July 1916.
In 1917 they were in action at The Battle of Messines, capturing Wytschaete and in the The Battle of Langemarck during the Third Battles of Ypres and the The Cambrai Operations where the Division captured Bourlon Wood. In 1918 they were in action the Somme in the Battles of the Lys and the Final Advance in Flanders. At the Armistice they were at Mouscron, north east of Tourcoing, where the Division remained throughout demobilization which was complete by June 1919.
The Ulster Tower, at Theipval is a memorial to the men of the 36th (Ulster) Division, built as a copy of Helen's Tower at Clandeboye, County Down, where men of the 36th Division trained. There is a small visitor centre with a cafe behind the tower which is staffed by members of the Somme Association. Inside the tower is a small chapel with a number of paintings and plaques from Northern Ireland.
Today Theipval Wood is owned by The Somme Association and guided tours are available of a section of recently excavated trenches.
Please note that Theipval Wood is not open the public, it is used by French huntsmen who use live ammunition and who will shoot, you are putting yourself at risk by entering without permission. Please go to the visitor centre at the Ulster Tower to arrange a guided tour.
A DVD is now available, released for the official opening of the wood for guided tours on the 1st of July 2006, follows the Community Archeology Project, undertaken by The Somme Association and No Man's Land, The European Group for Great War Archaeology. You can order a copy on-line by clicking the image below:
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23rd of November 1914 Reorganisation
4th Oct 1915 On the Move
5th Oct 1915 On the Move
7th Oct 1915 On the Move
9th Oct 1915 Inspection
12th of October 1915 Instruction
16th Oct 1915 The Derby Scheme
16th of October 1915 Divisional Exercise
19th Oct 1915 On the March
21st Oct 1915 On the March
21st of October 1915 More Moves
22nd Oct 1915 On the March
25th Oct 1915 On the March
25th of October 1915 Royal Inspection
26th Oct 1915 On the March
26th of October 1915 More Instruction
27th Oct 1915 Instruction
31st Oct 1915 In the Trenches
1st of November 1915 Marching Orders
4th Nov 1915 On the March
7th of November 1915 Present Stations
13th Nov 1915 On the March
25th of November 1915 Orders
27th Nov 1915 On the March
27th of November 1915 Move
1st Dec 1915 Derby Scheme Armlets
1st Dec 1915 Training
11th Sep 1915 Last day of Derby Scheme Recruitment
16th Dec 1915 Reinforcements
19th of December 1915 Movement Instructions
25th Dec 1915 Celebrations
26th Dec 1915 Regimental Sports
5th Jan 1916 On the March
8th of January 1916 Moves 
10th Jan 1916 Group System Reopens
16th of January 1916 Building Huts and Railways
2nd of February 1916 Moving to the Trenches
9th February 1916 Call Ups
12th of February 1916 A Line Rearrangement
15th of February 1916 Digging and Mending
16th of February 1916 Collapsing Trenches
18th of February 1916 Lots of MG Fire
19th of February 1916 Under Heavy Fire
21st of February 1916 Active German Patrols
23rd of February 1916 Weather Turns
24th of February 1916 Snowy Weather
25th of February 1916 Heavy Snow and a German Patrol
26th of February 1916 A Store Burns
28th of February 1916 Changes to the Front
29th of February 1916 Active Aeroplanes
1st of March 1916 Reorganisation
2nd of March 1916 Very Strong Enemy Wire
3rd of March 1916 Divisional Artillery Relieved
5th of March 1916 Relief Completed
22nd of April 1916 Shrapnel Casualties
5th of May 1916 Bombs and Reliefs
7th of May 1916 Another Heavy Bombardment
8th May 1916 A Plucky Fight
10th of May 1916 Subdued Germans
22nd of June 1916 Moves are Planned
29th of June 1916 Assault Positions
1st July 1916 Terrible Losses
2nd of July 1916 A Gallant Plan
10th of July 1916 Entraining Plans
14th of July 1916 A Grand Review
12th of October 1916 Box Barrage for Inniskillings
1st of June 1917 Instructions for the Offensive
7th of June 1917 Attack a Complete Success
12th Jun 1917 Ground Held 
Brigadier-General Ambrose Ricardo, the Commander of the 109th Brigade, 36th Division (centre), and his four battalion commanders (9th, 10th, 11th Battalions, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and 14th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles) after the capture of Wytschaete, 12th of June 1917 © IWM (Q 6163)
12th of August 1917 A Bavarian Deserter
30th of September 1917 Battle Narrative
6th of December 1917 Seven POWs
16th of December 1917 Enemy MG Captured
28th January 1918 Daily Activity 9th Btn. (North Irish Horse) the Royal Irish Fusiliers.
At 1700 the 108th Infantry Brigade relieves 109th Infantry Brigade in the right sector on January 28-30th.
- Boundaries of Right Brigade Sector:
- Right B.17.c.6.7, B.22.a.5.0 to Essigny Station.
- Left, Boyau de Moulins (inclusive to Left Brigade)
- Boyau de Contescourt (inclusive to Left Brigade).
- Boundary between Battalions B.9.c.9.5 to B.15.a.7.5.
Brigade on right flank, 41st Infantry Brigade;left, 107th Infantry Brigade.
B.25.a/26.a. Battalion moves to Brigade support in relief of 9 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Transport to Artemps.
10th of February 1918 Reorganisation Complete
21st of March 1918 "Man Battle Stations"
24th of March 1918 Troops Withdraw
31st of March 1918 Account of Operations
23rd July 1918 Daily Activity 9th Btn. (North Irish Horse) the Royal Irish Fusiliers.
Day was quiet. Same patrol at night but no bodies were found. The Battalion was relieved by the 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and moved with the remainder of Brigade into Divisional Reserve at Spotterke (R.15.d.10.70). Total casualties: 2 Officers and 4 Other Ranks missing, 11 wounded.
1st of September 1918 Operations Begin
3rd of September 1918 In the Line
15th of September 1918 A German Relief
26th Sep 1918 On the March
27th Sep 1918 On the March
28th Sep 1918 Into Position
29th Sep 1918 Attack Made
30th Sep 1918 Advance Guard At Becelaere at 5.30am 9th (North Irish Horse) Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers, covered by an advance guard, moved forward through J.18.b, K.13 central to K.16.c. Information was received from Brigade to the effect that the 109th Brigade held Terhand and Dadizeele. 9th North Irish Horse Battalion was to pass through 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at 0700. 12th Royal Irish Rifles to advance on our left, Terhand, Vijfwegen Road the inter-Battalion boundary, the first objective to be a line roughly north and south through Vijfwegen (K.24.a); second objective to be railway running north and south (K.20 and K.26 central); third objective to be Mooreseele. The 29th Division was on our right.
At 0700 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were on a line running south-west through K.21.a and c. The 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were facing south with posts along Terhand, Vinwegen Road. The 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were held up by machine gun fire and had lost touch with the 29th Division.
A patrol from 9th North Irish Horse Battalion discovered the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers holding line running south from K.19.a.9.6 through K.19 central, i.e. 2000 yards in rear. B Company 9NIH were sent to move along line of enemy wire through K.21.b, K.22.c and K.29.c to occupy high ground in K.30.a.
C Company to move to right rear of B Company to protect flank, to get and keep in touch with 29th Division.
A Company to move through K.22 central, K.23 central to K.24.c and to keep touch with 12th Royal Irish Rifles and
D Company to move in support along Terhand, Vijfwegen Road.
B and C Companies 9th North Irish Horse came under machine gun fire almost at once after moving through the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, but A Company met with no opposition until they reached the east side of Methuen Wood, when they came under machine gun fire from houses in K.23.d about 9.30am. About this time the reserve Company came under machine gun fire from a pill box on K.24.b.0.3 and Leadenhall Copse which were cleared in spite of stiff resistance by 1230.
Twelve prisoners and two machine guns were captured in this operation, and an Officer with twenty Other Ranks of the enemy being killed.
All further attempts to advance our line beyond the general line of this pill box and Leadenhall Copse were prevented by very heavy machine gun fire from fortified farms on our right flank which was still hanging back.
At about 1800 when the 2nd Royal Irish Rifles passed through the line to attack, the general line ran K.24.b.0.3, Leadenhall Copse, K.23.d.2.5, K.29.b.2.8.
9th North Irish Horse Battalion casualties during the day were six Officers and 130 Other Ranks.
War Diarie North Irish Horse
1st Oct 1918 Counter Attack
2nd Oct 1918 Hard Fighting
3rd of October 1918 A Quiet Night
3rd Oct 1918 Reliefs
4th Oct 1918 Relief 9th Btn. (North Irish Horse) Royal Irish Fusiliers relieved the 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on Hill 41. Battalion Headquarters at K.18.c.10.60.
Strength of 9th Royal Irish: 13 Officers, 390 Other Ranks.
The night passed quietly except for harassing fire on roads behind our lines.
4th October 1918 Reports
4th Oct 1918 Reliefs Completed
4th Oct 1918 Reliefs
18th Oct 1918 Reliefs
19th Oct 1918 Attack Made
20th Oct 1918 Attack Made
23rd Oct 1918 Reliefs
24th Oct 1918 Orders
25th Oct 1918 In Action
26th Oct 1918 Patrols
27th Oct 1918 Advance
27th of January 1919 Colours Presented
15th of February 1919 Boxing Tournament
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Those known to have served with9th (County Tyrone) Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers during the Great War 1914-1918. - Allen Joseph. L/Cpl. (d.25th July 1916)
- Allen Wellington L. Pte. (d.22nd Aug 1917)
- Armstrong Ernest Robert. Pte. (d.6th December 1917)
- Barrett William E.. L/Cpl. (d.7th June 1917)
- Bell VC Eric Norman Frankland. Capt. (d.1st July 1916)
- Bellis R. R.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Bethune Thomas. Pte. (d.1st Mar 1915)
- Bishop John Charles. Pte. (d.21st Nov 1916)
- Boal DCM. William James. L/Cpl.
- Brangam MM. John. Sgt. (d.29th Mar 1918)
- Brien Frederick George. Lt. (d.20th April 1918)
- Brown Robert William. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Bryans A.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Bryans R.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Cairns Michael Mitchell. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Caldwell D.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Cathergood J.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Christie W.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Clinton John. Pte. (d.10th Aug 1917)
- Conn DCM. John. CSM.
- Currie Thomas. Pte. (d.18th Oct 1918)
- Curry Hugh. Pte. (d.8th Sept. 1916)
- Dennis J. H.. Pte. (d.8th May 1916)
- Dolan John. Pte. (d.16th Aug 1917)
- Emerson VC. James Samuel. 2nd Lt. (d.6th Dec 1917)
- Fawkes MM. Frank. L/Sgt. (d.15th Oct 1918)
- Flemming W.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Fowler Richard. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Galbraith William Usher. Sgt.
- Gardner George Frederick. Pte. (d.24th October 1918)
- Gater Herbert. Pte. (d.1st July 1916)
- Gates W.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Gault Thomas. L/Cpl. (d.1st July 1916)
- Gilmour James. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Greer J.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Grundy Charles. Pte. (d.27th Oct 1918)
- Hammond J.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Humphrey James. Pte. (d.31st July 1918)
- Hunter T.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Hunter William. Private (d.4th Feb 1918)
- Hussey Robert. Pte. (d.13th August 1916)
- Hutchings Peter Samuel. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Hutchinson Alexander. Pte. (d.1st May 1918)
- Kee John. Cpl. (d.16th Aug 1917)
- Kerr J.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Ledson G. H.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Mason Henry. Pte. (d.10th May 1916)
- Maxwell Charles. Pte.
- Maxwell Charles. Pte.
- McClay DCM MM. Thomas. CSM.
- McConaghy Arthur. Pte.
- McConaghy Henry. Pte. (d.1st July 1916)
- McConaghy John. Sgt.
- McConaghy John. Pte. (d.1st July 1916)
- McConaghy Robert George. Pte. (d.6th December 1917)
- McConaghy Samuel. Pte.
- McCord William. Pte. (d.29th of March 1918)
- McCurry T.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- McDowell Irwin. L/Cpl. (d.1st July 1916)
- McKeown Robert. Pte. (d.25th June 1917)
- McKinley W.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Menarry David. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Miller Joseph. Pte. (d.1st July 1916)
- Mills H.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Mitchell J.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Mitchell J.. Pte. (d.7th Jun 1917)
- Moffett H.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Montgomery MM & Bar. Robert Charles. S/Sgt.
- Mulligan Samuel. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Neely J.. Pte. (d.7th Jun 1917)
- Noble A.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Noble M.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Paisley Richardson Jackson. Pte. (d.6th April 1916)
- Quinn W.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Rainey Robert Boyd. Cpl. (d.7th Jun 1917)
- Roulston John. Pte. (d.24th Jun 1916)
- Saunders Ernest. L/Cpl. (d.15 Oct 1918)
- Smylie W. J.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Spencer Francis Patrick. Pte.
- Vincent J.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Wallace Robert. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Wasson C.. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
- Young Edward John. Sjt. (d.1st July 1916)
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Capt. Eric Norman Frankland Bell VC 9th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.1st July 1916)  Eric Bell was killed in action 1st July 1916, aged 20 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial in France.
He was the son of Capt. E. H. Bell, of 22 University Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. Native of Enniskillen, Ireland.
An extract from The London Gazette, dated 26th Sept. 1916, records the following: "For most conspicuous bravery. He was in command of a Trench Mortar Battery, and advanced with the Infantry in the attack. When our front line was hung up by enfilading machine gun fire Captain Bell crept forward and shot the machine gunner. Later, on no less than three occasions, when our bombing parties, which were clearing the enemy's trenches, were unable to advance, he went forward alone and threw Trench Mortar bombs among the enemy. When he had no more bombs available he stood on the parapet, under intense fire, and used a rifle with great coolness and effect on the enemy advancing to counter-attack. Finally he was killed rallying and reorganising infantry parties which had lost their officers. All this was outside the scope of his normal duties with his battery. He gave his life in his supreme devotion to duty."
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2nd Lt. James Samuel Emerson VC. 9th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.6th Dec 1917)  James Emerson was killed in action on the 6th of December 1917, aged 22 and is commemorated on The Cambrai Memorial, France.
He was the son of John and Ellen Emerson, of Collon, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
An extract from The London Gazette, dated 12th Feb., 1918, records the following:- "For repeated acts of most conspicuous bravery. He led his company in an attack and cleared 400 yards of trench. Though wounded, when the enemy attacked in superior numbers, he sprang out of the trench with eight men and met the attack in the open, killing many and taking six prisoners. For three hours after this, all other Officers having become casualties, he remained with his company, refusing to go to the dressing station, and repeatedly repelled bombing attacks. Later, when the enemy again attacked in superior numbers, he led his men to repel the attack and was mortally wounded. His heroism, when worn out and exhausted from loss of blood, inspired his men to hold out, though almost surrounded, till reinforcements arrived and dislodged the enemy.
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Pte. Charles Maxwell 9th (County Tyrone) Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Charles Maxwell finished the war with the 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. His service was not interrupted despite having pneumonia twice and receiving shrapnel wounds in his back. After the war he became an RUC constable in Belfast until his death in 1964.
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Pte. William McCord 9th (County Tyrone) Btn . Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.29th of March 1918) William McCord was the eldest son of William John McCord and Lucinda Wasson. He enlisted in Cookstown in November, 1916 and had completed training in time to take part in the Cambrai battle. He served with the 9th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in WW1.
He was killed in action during the German Spring Offensive just outside Aisne, France on 29th of March 1918. His name is listed on the Moneymore War Memorial.
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Cpl. John Kee 9th Btn. Royal iniskilling Fusiliers (d.16th Aug 1917) John Kee was a lance corporal and a signaler.
He fought through the war finally being lost during the Battle of Passchendaele on the above date. He has no known grave but his name is on the memorial wall at Tynecot.
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CSM. John Conn DCM. 9th (County Tyrone) Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers On the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st of July 1916, Corporal John Conn came across two of our machine-guns out of action. He repaired them under fire, and with them destroyed a German flanking party. He carried both guns himself part of the way back, but had to abandon one, he was so utterly exhausted.
He survived the war and was awarded the DCM. He had a tobacconist shop in Belfast and died in the 1960's.
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Pte. J. H. Dennis 9th (County Tyrone) Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.8th May 1916) Private Dennis is buried at Authuille.
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Pte. John Clinton 9th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.10th Aug 1917) John Clinton served with the 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
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L/Cpl. Irwin McDowell 9th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.1st July 1916) Irwin McDowell was a Lance Corporal in the 9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He died aged 21yrs on the 1st July 1916. He lived at Clogher, Co. Tyrone. He was my great uncle and I just recently found a CWGC document but I have no other details.
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Pte. Charles Maxwell 9th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Charles Maxwell served with the 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
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S/Sgt. Robert Charles Montgomery MM & Bar. 10th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Robert Montgomery was transferred to the 9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1918 when the 10th Battalion was disbanded. He survived the war and died in 1958.
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Pte. James Humphrey 9th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.31st July 1918) James Humphrey was 26 when he died of wounds in France, serving in the 36th (Ulster) Division. He is buried in Mont Noir Cemetery, St Jans Cappel.
He is survived today by his half-brother Robert Humphrey and half sisters Kate and Lily.
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L/Cpl. Joseph Allen 9th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.25th July 1916) Lance Corporal Allen is buried in the South-West part of the Raphoe (First Presbyterian) Churchyard, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
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Pte. Alexander Hutchinson 9th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.1st May 1918) Private Hutchinson's sister lived in Manorcunningham.
He was 19 when he died and is buried in grave 24 in the Manorcunningham (Errity) Presbyterian Churchyard, Manorcunningham, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
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Pte. Robert Hussey 9th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.13th August 1916) Private Hussey was the son of Robert Hussey, of Charleville, Dunleer, Co. Louth.
He was 21 when he died and is buried north of the church in the Drumcar (St. Fintan) Church of Ireland Churchyard, Drumcar, Co. Louth.
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Pte. Arthur McConaghy 9th (Tyrone) Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Arthur McConaghy was the son of John and Margaret Jane (Sproule) of Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. He enlisted in the 9th (Service) Battalion (The Tyrones) Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 29th September 1914, Service No. 13880.
He was discharged while still at Finner Camp, Co. Donegal on 17th October 1914. Discharged under "Para 392 ECK Reg 1912".
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Pte. Samuel McConaghy 9th (Tyrone) Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Samuel McConaghy, youngest son of John and Margaret Jane (Sproule) of Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone, Ireland enlisted in the 9th (Service) Battalion (The Tyrones), Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1914, Service No. 13190. He took part in the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916, and was wounded. He survived the war and returned to live in Sion Mills
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Pte. John McConaghy 9th (Tyrone) Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.1st July 1916) John McConaghy, oldest son of David and Mary McConaghy of Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone, Ireland enlisted in the 9th (Service) Battalion (The Tyrones) Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1914, Service no. 16330.
He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme – 1st July 1916. He has no known grave and his name is inscribed on the Thiepval Memorial, France. He was 34 years old and had married Margaret Elvin, of Sion Mills on 10th July 1913.
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Pte. Henry McConaghy 9th (Tyrone) Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.1st July 1916) Henry McConaghy, was the youngest son of David and Mary McConaghy of Albert Place, Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Henry enlisted in the 9th (Service) Battalion (The Tyrones) Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1914, Service No. 13938.
He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme – 1st July 1916 and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France. He was 21 years old.
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Pte. Robert George McConaghy 9th (Tyrone) Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (d.6th December 1917) Robert George McConaghy, was the younger of two sons of William and Martha McConaghy of Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Robert enlisted in the 9th (Service) Battalion (The Tyrones) Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1914. He took part in the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916, and came through without wounds.
He was killed in action at the Battle of Cambrai on 6th December 1917.
He has no known grave and his name is listed on the Cambrai Memorial, Louvreval, Nord, France
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