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250100

Sgt. William Usher Galbraith

British Army 9th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

from:Renfrew




218144

Pte. Arthur Daniel Gale

British Army 1st Btn. Wiltshire Regiment

from:Melksham, Wilts.

My father Arthur Gale volunteered in 1914 at the outbreak of war. He served with the Wiltshire regiment 1st Battalion and was in the trenches on Christmas Day 1914 and received the brass box royal gift. No fire until moved from trenches. He was wounded and returned to the UK. He was discharged I believe in 1916 after receiving the distinguished service medal and did not return to France. He told me of the Angel of Mons.




247516

Pte. George H. Gale

British Army 7th Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment

from:Pennington, Lymington

(d.23rd March 1918)

I found out that the Gale family lived in our cottage from the 1939 census. I was then led to the war grave (via a web search) for George Gale, two days before the 100th anniversary of his death. The address given was our cottage. I went to the local village church and found the war memorial cross bore his name in recognition of his sacrifice and was able to place some flowers there on the 100th anniversary of his death.

We should never forget.




223219

L/Cpl. Noel William Howard Gale

Australian Imperial Force 2nd Btn.

from:Goulburn, New South Wales

(d.2nd May 1915)

Noel Gale died on the 2nd of May 1915, aged 20 and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial in the Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey. He was the son of Blanche Gale, of Glengarrah, Lagoon St., Goulburn, New South Wales, and the late William Gale.




234237

Pte. Philip Alan Gale

British Army 10th Btn. Gloucestershire Regiment

from:Marlborough

(d.23rd/24th Jul 1916)

Philip Alan Gale was the son of William and Annie Gale of 108 High Street Marlborough in Wiltshire. In the 1911 census Philip is listed as an apprentice in an outfitting business, and his father, William, as a printer. There is a memorial brass plaque to Philip in Christchurch, Marlborough. which states " wounded and missing on the Somme whilst endeavouring to succour wounded comrades."




239588

Sto1. W I Gale

Royal Navy HMS P46

I found the grave of W Gale in the church graveyard in Avebury, Wiltshire. He died 12th September 1920. Anyone interested please get in touch.




963

Pte. Wilfred Gale

Australian Imperial Forces 40th Btn.

from:Elliott, Tasmania




221758

Pte. Harry Gall

British Army 9th Btn. York & Lancaster Regiment

from:17 Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Harry Gall joined the army on 15th of Jan 1916 in the 5th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers. He embarked for France at Folkstone on the 16th of June 1916, disembarked at Boulogne same day. He joined 32nd Infantry Base Depot at Etaples on the 17th June 1917 and transfered to 9th Btn York & Lancs Regt on the 1st of July 1917. He took part in the fighting on the Asiago Plateau and the Battle of Vittorio Veneto. Harry transfered to the army reserve on demob on the 17th of March 1919




1205657

A/Cpl. G. H. Gallacher

Australian Imperial Force. 3rd Salvage Coy.




233752

Pte. James Gallacher

British Army 11th Btn. No.6 Platoon Scottish Rifles

from:Glasgow

James Gallacher served with the 11th Scottish Rifles.




214245

Pte. John Gallacher

British Army 1st Battalion Royal Scots

(d.1st Sept 1915)

John Gallacher served with the 1st Battalion Royal Scots in France 1915.He is buried in Ration Farm Military Cemetery.




223012

Pte. Thomas Gallacher

British Army 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers

from:Partick, Glasgow, Scotland

(d.4th Aug 1915)

Thomas Gallacher was the husband of Grace Muir Gallacher whom he married in Glasgow in 1906. He was born on 16 June 1884 at 45 Smith Street, Whiteinch, Glasgow, the son of Thomas Gallacher and Rachel Gallacher (nee O'Brien). He was killed on active duty on 4th of August 1915.




256987

Pte Thomas Lee Gallacher

British Army 15th (1st Glasgow) Battalion Highland Light Infantry

from:Glasgow

(d.15 July 1917)

Thomas Gallacher was born in Scotland in 1896 and died in Belguim in 1917




232546

Pte. Daniel Gallagher

British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Gateshead

T Gaffney was wounded in June-July 1916




241834

Pte. Edmund Gallagher

British Army 18th Btn. Cheshire Regiment

from:Heywood, Lancashire

Edmund Gallagher was my great-grandmother's cousin. He was born in Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe in 1887, and worked as a flannel raiser in the cotton trade until he joined the army on 8th of December 1915 at the age of 28 years and 10 months.

His service record shows he lived in Heywood with his sister Fanny at his enlistment, and that he was in 20th Welch Regiment from 4th March 1916, then transferred to 18th Cheshire on 17th March 1916. On 3rd April 1916 he was posted with them to France, where he served until 14th February 1919 (2 years 318 days). He returned to England on 15th Feb 1919, and was apparently demobbed on 16th March 1919 (to the Army Reserve). Edmund lived until 1960.




242467

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.




232547

Pte. H. Gallagher

British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

from:South Shields

H Gallagher was discharged in 1918 sick




232548

Pte. J. Gallagher

British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Durham City

J Gallagher was wounded in October 1916




206754

Pte. James Gallagher

British Army West Yorkshire Regiment

from:23 Bowman Lane, Leeds,Yorkshire

I'm trying to find more details of my Grandfather James Gallagher. I know from his short service record he was in the West Yorks Regiment and according to family stories he was in Malta but would like to more details.




246076

Pte. James Gallagher

British Army 17th Battalion Royal Scots

from:Bridgeton, Glasgow

(d.29th September 1918)

James Gallager was my maternal great uncle who was killed in the last days of WW1 serving with 17th Royal Scots. He enlisted in January 1917 at the age of seventeen and eleven months and his occupation was listed as spirit salesman. Sadly, his body was not identified and his name is listed in Tyne Cot Military Cemetery. I have been unable to track down any photographs of him. I have been looking into his background since his service medal was given to me by my mother, his niece before she died. I hope to visit the area in Belgium where he died as well as the cemetery at Tyne Cot later this year on the 100th anniversary of his death and would appreciate any help you are able to provide to narrow down the relevant area.




209216

Pte. John Joseph Gallagher

British Army 12th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Beacon Parade, Southowram,  Halifax

(d.27th Apr 1918)

John Gallagher was the eldest son of John and Ellen Gallagher, descendants of Irish immigrants. The story goes that John refused to go to Ireland where he had relatives to avoid the war and lied about his age when he enlisted. He was killed 2 months before his 21st birthday on 27th April 1918 and is buried in Lijssenthoek Cemetery in Belgium. His name is on the memorial in St Bernard's RC Church, Halifax.




232549

Cpl. John Gallagher

British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Ashington

John Gallagher suffered Gunshot in wounds 1917




220784

Joseph Gallagher

British Army West Yorkshire Regiment

I would like to remember my great grandad Joseph Gallagher who served in WW1. I have no idea where to start but would like any information or photos




221464

Joseph Gallagher

British Army 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment

from:Bradford

(d.27th November 1917)




1206424

michael Gallagher

British Army Kings Own Scottish Borderers

My great-great uncle on my Father's side. He is Michael Gallagher, uncle to my father's mother, Bridget Gallagher Griffin. He served in the British Army, and died in service year 1919. This picture was taken in 1918.




250383

Pte. Michael Gallagher

1st Btn. Royal Munster Fusiliers

from:Limerick city

(d.21st Aug 1916)




218334

L/Cpl. Thomas Gallagher

British Army 8th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

from:Enniskillen, N. Ireland

(d.29th May 1917)




220950

Rflmn. Thomas Gallagher

British Army 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles

from:Ennis,Co.Clare

(d.24th April 1917)




256294

Rfmn. Thomas Gallagher

British Army 1st Btn. Royal Irish Rifles

from:Ennis, County Clare

(d.24th Apr 1917)

I have quite a lot of information regarding Thomas Gallagher, who was my grand uncle, including a photo (head and shoulders) where he is wearing his army tunic.




256431

Gnr. William Frederick Gallerfing

British Army 156th Brigade Royal Field Artillery

from:Manor Park, County of London

(d.30th Oct 1918)

William Gallerfing was my maternal grandmother's brother. His death certificate records that he died, aged thirty-one, in the Mile End Military Hospital of influenza (presumably Spanish Flu) and bronchio-pneumonia. Prior to the war he had been a tailor's cutter.







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