245933 Pte. David Fell British Army 15th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles from:20 Hanna St., Belfast (d.29th March 1918) David Fell was my uncle. He joined the 15th Royal Irish Rifles and in 1915 moved to France.
As part of the 107th Brigade he was at the Somme on 1st July 1916 and they with the Division moved to Messines. He was attached to the 107th Trench Mortar Battery and remained with the unit till March 1918 when he was killed during the Operation Michael, German Spring Offensive,
He is remembered in Pozieres Cemetery on the Albert Bapuame Road in Picardy and not far from the Ulster Tower. He is also remembered in St Paul's Parish Church, York Street, Belfast. His name appears also on the Workman and Clarke's Shipyard Memorial in Belfast Harbour Estate near HMS Caroline.
David was the eldest son of Ellen and Thomas Fell. He was my father's brother. At his death he was aged 23 years.
I have in my possession several items of interest, medals, the Penny and some photographs.
There is some doubt about the exact date of his death. Official records at the time were few and scant due to the pressure caused by the enemy in March 1918. Officially it is 29th March but I am not sure.
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