In memoriam


 
 

Private Allen Davey, killed in action 18 April 1918, age 30. Formerly North Irish Horse. Service Nos 1312 (NIH), 41589 (RIF). Birthplace and residence Carrickfergus, County Antrim, enlisted Belfast. Son of Mr and Mrs W.J. Davey, Dunloskin, Carrickfergus. Husband of Sarah E. Davey of 1 Lancasterian Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. (Also see below.)

Private William George Leinster, killed in action 18 April 1918, age 26. Formerly North Irish Horse. Service Nos 1469 (NIH), 41266 (RIF). Birthplace and place of enlistment Cavan, residence Belfast. Son of George and Elizabeth Leinster, Drummullen, Farnham, Cavan. Husband of Georgina Leinster of 123A Longstone Street, Lisburn. Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. (Also see below.)

Private Robert McConnell, killed in action 18 April 1918, age 23. Formerly North Irish Horse. Service Nos 1859 (NIH), 41445 (RIF). Enlisted Antrim. Born Cloughfin, County Antrim, residence Belfast. Son of Mary McConnell of 11 High Street, Greencastle, Belfast.
Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. (Also see below.)

Private Robert Park, killed in action 18 April 1918, age 29. Formerly North Irish Horse. Service Nos 2325 (NIH), 41353 (RIF). Enlisted Antrim. Born and enlisted Magherafelt, County Londonderry. Son of John Park JP and Margaret Park of Grange, Magherafelt. Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. (Also see below.)

Private William Thomas Elliott, killed in action 18 April 1918. Service Nos UD/284 (Inniskilling Dragoons), 41159 (RIF). Formerly 6th Inniskilling Dragoons (Service Squadron) and 2nd Regiment North Irish Horse. Enlisted Enniskillen. Residence Letterbreen, County Fermanagh. Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. (Also see below.)

Private William Lindsay, killed in action 18 April 1918. Service Nos UD/60 (inniskilling Dragoons), 41084 (RIF). Age 31. Formerly 6th Inniskilling Dragoons (Service Squadron) and 2nd Regiment North Irish Horse. Born Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh. Enlisted Enniskillen. Residence Letterbreen, County Fermanagh. Son of James and Margaret Lindsay of Raholland, Letterbreen. Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. (Also see below.)

Private William McGahey, killed in action 18 April 1918. Service Nos UD/292 (Inniskilling Dragoons), 41609 (RIF). Formerly 6th Inniskilling Dragoons (Service Squadron) and 2nd Regiment North Irish Horse. Enlisted Enniskillen. Residence Blacklion, County Cavan. Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

On 18 April 1918 the Battalion diary stated:

2am. Moved to Kemmel as composite Battalion with 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly. Heavy casualties, while moving
into position, from enemy shelling. Captain Despard wounded and died soon after. 8pm. Relieved by French troops and marched to Siege Camp.
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Private William H Dundas, killed in action 1 October 1918, age 30. Formerly North Irish Horse. Service Nos 620 (NIH), 41399 (RIF). Son of Edward Dundas, Drumgrow, Belleek, County Fermanagh. Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.