217700 Pte. John Seymour British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from:Ireland (d.24th Jan 1918) John Seymour served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 2nd Battalion. He was executed for desertion on 24th January 1918, and is buried in Duhallow Advanced Dressing Station Cemetery, Belgium.
Additional Information: | Pte Seymour had deserted previously, on the 5th May 1915, when he had left his post without permission. Pte Seymour had joined the Battalion in April 1915. He was found guilty by Court Martial and sentenced to ten years imprisonment commuted to two years hard labour He rejoined the on the 16th November 1917 and deserted again on 27th November 1917. S J Clark
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