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Sgt. Andrew O'Neill
British Army 24th (1st Tyneside Irish) Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Gateshead
(d.28th April 1917)
Andrew O'Neill's informal will was made on the will form at the back of his active service pay book (AB 64) and stated:
"In the event of my death I give the whole of my property to my wife, Mrs Margaret O'Neill No 14 Atchinson Buildings, Birtley, Co. Durham Signed Pte Andrew O'Neill Reg No 521"
I am Currently researching into Irish soldiers wills, the originals held by the National Archives of Ireland Dublin. The page is endorsed as follows:
"Taken from AB 64 of 26/521 Sgt A O'Neill 26th NF Book opens 8.1.1916. Signed Oi/c Infantry Section Field records BEF"