Private Samuel William Speers, died of wounds 3 August 1918, age 23. Formerly North Irish Horse. Service Nos 41579 (RIF), 1453 (NIH). Born Cullyhanna, County Armagh, enlisted Antrim, residence Cullyhanna. Son of Mr and Mrs William Speers of Cullyhanna, Crossmaglen, County Armagh. Buried at Bertenacre Military Cemetery, Fletre, France, grave I.C.5.

Grave inscription reads as follows:

41579 PRIVATE

S.W. SPEERS

ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS

3RD AUGUST 1918 AGE 23

HE PASSED OUT BY THE PATH

OF DUTY AND SELF SACRIFICE