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Pte. George Gallagher
British Army 7th (Blythswood) Battalion Highland Light Infantry
from:Castledawson, Co. Londerry
(d.25th August 1915)
George Gallagher enlisted in Glasgow, before the outbreak of war. He was serving with the 7th (Blythswood) Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry when he was killed in action on 25th August 1915 at Gallipoli. He was 20 years old. According to reports he volunteered to go for water and was shot by a sniper. Private George Gallagher has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial at Gallipoli, Turkey
From the Belfast Newsletter dated 20th September 1915: The parents of Private George Gallagher, who reside at Hillhead, Castledawson, have been notified by the War Office that he was killed in action at the Dardanelles on 25th August. Private Gallagher, who is not yet 19 years of age, was in the 7th Battalion Highland Light Infantry.
George was the son of William and Margaret Gallagher. George Gallagher was born on 1st February 1895 in Bellaghy, County Londonderry. The family lived in Leitrim, Castledawson, County Londonderry. By 1911 George had left school and was working as a weaver like his brother and mother. His father was a labourer. George Gallagher enlisted in Glasgow, before the outbreak of war. The family were listed on the census as: William Gallagher, Margaret Gallagher, William Gallagher (born about 1891), Hugh Gallagher (born 30th April 1893), George Gallagher (born 1st February 1895), Mary Gallagher (born 18th April 1897), Margaret Gallagher (born 28th December 1899), Elizabeth Jane Gallagher 10 (born 26th February 1902), Bridget Gallagher 7 (born 1st May 1904).
From the Mid Ulster Mail dated Saturday 26th August 1916: Gallagher, In loving memory of our dear son, Private George Gallagher, No. 2225, 7th Battalion Highland Light Infantry, who was killed in action, 23rd August 1915.
- I oft times sit and think of him, I cannot think he's dead.
- I little thought when he left home, it was his last farewell.
- Days of sadness still are over us, hidden tears do often flow,
- Memory keeps our loved one near us, though he died one year ago.
