Comber WW1 Memorial (The fallen)

All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.

 

 

This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission , also from Ancestry.co.uk

 

 

Comber War Memorial

This memorial is at the Garden of Remembrance , The Square, Comber, which has been designated a sacred space.

 

 

This monument has been erected ad dedicated to the memory of the undernoted gallant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men belonging to Comber and district who gave their loves for King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1918

 

 

Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence Arthur HIND, Military Cross, 1/7th Sherwood Foresters killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 38. He was the son Jesse and Eliza Hind, of Edwalton, Nottingham, and was the husband of Eliza Montgomery Andrews, of Ardara, Comber, Co. Down. Ireland. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Captain, George James BRUCE, D.S.O., M.C. and Bar. Mentioned in Despatches, Serving as Brigade Major of the 109th Infantry Brigade, 36th Ulster Division, formerly 13th, Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 2nd October 1918 aged 37. He was the son of Samuel and Julia Bruce, of Norton Hall, Campden, Gloucestershire and was the husband of Hilda Bruce, of Corriewood, Castlewellan, Co. Down., Ireland. He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Captain, Alfred Squire TAYLOR, Royal Army Medical Corps attached to 10/11th Highland Light Infantry killed in action 31st July 1917 aged 29. He is at rest in Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Belgium.

 

 

Lieutenant, Samuel McKee GEDDIS, 1st Leicestershire Regiment died 19th September 1918 aged 25. He is at rest in Trefcon British Cemetery, France.

 

 

Second Lieutenant Edmund De WIND, Victory Cross, 15th Royal Irish Rifles, formerly Private 79152, 31st Canadian Infantry, killed in action 21st March 1918 aged 34.

He was the son of Arthur Hughes De Wind, C.E., and Margaret Jane De Wind, of "Kinvara", Comber, Co. Down. Ireland

Citation

An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 13th May, 1919, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice on the 21st March, 1918, at the Race Course Redoubt, near Grugies. For seven hours he held this most important post, and though twice wounded and practically single-handed, he maintained his position until another section could be got to his help. On two occasions, with two N.C.O.'s only, he got out on top under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, and cleared the enemy out of the trench, killing many. He continued to repel attack after attack until he was mortally wounded and collapsed. His valour, self-sacrifice and example were of the highest order."

He is commemorated on the Poziers Memorial, Somme, France, and also on the Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial

 

 

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Second Lieutenant James Wilson (Jim) McBURNEY, 14th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 19. he was the son Thomas and Anna of Moatville, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

Second Lieutenant Thomas McROBERTS, 20th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 13th August 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Thomas and Jane of Castle Street, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Lance Sergeant (Memorial has Sgt) 17314 William John BROWN, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 26th June 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Robert and Margaret Jane of Millview Cottage, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme France

 

 

Sergeant 17341 Henry (Harry) BURGESS, 11th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 29. He was the son of Samuel and Sarah Jane of 17, brownlow Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Sergeant James PROCTOR who fell at Passchendaele in 1917. He was the son of John and Barbara of "Dalvourne" Comber and was the husband of Mary Jane Niblock. He was Sergeant 18594, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 34. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Comber Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland and he is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Sergeant, PLY/14226 John QUINN, 2nd Royal Marine Light Infantry, Royal Naval Division, killed in action 28th April 1917 aged 28. He was the son of David and Jane of The Cattoges, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

 

 

Sergeant 17175Albert Edward YOUNG, 10th Highland Light Infantry killed in action 25th September 1915. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. The CWGC have his names as Alfred.

 

 

Corporal 14500 James Munn DUGAN, 21st Entrenching Battalion, formerly 10th Royal Irish Rifles , died of wounds 27th April 1918. He was a native of Comber. (SDGW have his rank as Rifleman) He is at rest in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery Number 3. Belgium.

 

 

Corporal 10940 Francis (Frank) GEDDIS, 10th King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, killed in action 13th November 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

 

 

Lane Corporal (Memorial has Corporal)18434 Robert H MARSHALL, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 14th February 1917 aged 22. He was born in 1895 to Adam and Isabella who in 1911 were all living at 28, Brownlow Street, Comber, County down He is at rest in St. Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Corporal 18606 William James PATTERSON, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was the husband of Mary of 278A, Newtownards Road, Belfast. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Lance Corporal 17293 George Taylor BOYD, 13th Royal Irish Rifles died 1st July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Hugh and Marion of High Street, Comber, County Down, Ireland. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Lance Corporal 17459 Thomas COEY, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 16th August 1917. He was the son of David and Elizabeth of Comber, and brother of David who also fell. He is at rest in Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Lance Corporal 25882(CWGC have Corporal) Harry EARNEY, 7/8th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers died 8th December 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Walter J and Rose of Saintfield, County Down. He was born at Redemon, Crossgar, County Down. He is at rest in Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.

 

 

Lance Corporal 17832 John A HARE, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 20. He was the son of James and Margaret Anna of Killinchy Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted as John Hare on the 17th September 1914 and was posted to Clandeboye Camp aged 19 years. He was born in 1895 at Magherascouse, County Down and his occupation prior to enlistment was a labourer. His father, James was his next of kin and he was living at Killinchy Street, Comber. He embarked at Folkstone on the 4th October 1915 for France. He was wounded in action on the 1st July 1916. He received a shrapnel wound to his penis and was treated at 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen and was sent back to England for treatment on Hospital Ship, Asturias. He was discharged from hospital fit for war service and he embarked for France from Southampton on the 23rd December 1916 disembarking the next day at Harve. On the 20th January 1917 he joined his battalion from 35, Base Depot , Harve. He was once again wounded, gunshot wound to his cheek. He was treated at 110 Field Ambulance then at 2, Casualty Clearing Station. He was later discharged fit for duty to join the 13th Battalion. On the 16th August 1917 he was reported missing.

 

 

Lance Corporal 593781 William James QUAIL, 404th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps, formerly late (189) Royal Irish Rifles died 22nd February 1919 aged 29. He was the son of

Martha Jane Quail (now Mrs. S. McCormick), of Ballyricken House, Cowley, and the late William James Quail. In 1911 the family were living at 7, St Andrew's Square, North Antrim. He is at rest in St Mary's churchyard, Dunsford, County Down.

 

 

Lance Corporal 19845 Jack Milliken SPENCE, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 20. He was the son of William H and Annie of Brownlow Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Stoker 1st Class SS/109881 Hector HILES Royal Navy, on H.M.S. Goliath died at sea on the 13th May 1915. He was born on the 1st July 1880 to Thomas and Mariah Carson Hiles , and he was the husband of Catherine of 93, Derwent Street, Newtownards Road, Belfast. In 1911 he was serving with the Royal Navy and was stationed in the Mediterranean. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

 

 

Gunner 696399 Harvey Thomas SIMPSON "Y" 57th Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery, killed in action 12th June 1917 aged 25. He was the son of William and Mary of 37 Rrailway Street, Comber. The 1911 census have him as Thomas. He is at rest in Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France. (He served as Thomas HARVEY)

 

 

Sapper 30118 Nathaniel FERGUSON, Postal Section, Royal Engineers died 1st January 1915 aged 36. He was the son

of John and Jane Ferguson, of Comber, Co. Down and he was the husband of Lillie McCaw Ferguson, of Letaville, Kilrea, Co. Derry. He is at rest in Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Harve, France.

 

 

Rifleman 17142 John ALLEN, 13/12th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 22nd November 1917. He is at rest in Bailleul Road East Cemetery, France.

 

 

Rifleman 17162 James AULD 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was the son of Andrew Auld, of Comber, Co. Down and was the husband of Marget Auld, of Gaigautlet, Newtownards, Co. Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

 

 

Rifleman 18/624 William BEERS, 11th Royal Irish Rifles attached to 108th Trench Mortar Battery, 36th Ulster Division killed in action 22nd March 1917 aged 28. (The SDGW have his death as 23rd December 1917) He was the son of Robert of Belfast Road, Comber, County Down. He is ate rest in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 18879 Robert John BLACK, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 8th December 1917. He was the son of Mrs Mary Black of Laurencetown House, Laurencetown, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Private Archibald Edward CAMPBELL, Royal Fusiliers killed in action 18th September 1917 aged 19 In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother and siblings at 62, Railway Street, Comber. He was aged 12 and was working as a mill boy in a spinning mill. There appears to be no record listed with the CWGC

 

 

Rifleman James CASEY An Army Short Service record has been found for a James Casey which may be his record. He enlisted on the 1st November 1915 aged 30 and was given army number 18/865, B Company, Royal Irish Rifles. He was posted to Clandeboye Camp. He gave his occupation as a farm labourer and he was living at Ballmaleddy, Comber. His father William of the same address was his next of kin. While still in training he was discharged from the army under para 392 (XVI) King's Regulations on the 5th June 1916. He was considered medically unfit for further military service. It had been suggested because he was a strong built man he could be used for making roads and trenches but that was put to one side. It appears that he was suffering from defective eyesight He was in Belfast Military Hospital on the 5th April 1916 suffering from (unable to read what the complaint was)

 

 

Rifleman 19429 John CATHCART, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. he was born at Portaferry County Down and lived in Comber He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 10327 David COEY, 1st Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 4th October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of David and Elizabeth of Mill Street, Comber, and brother of Thomas who also fell. He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 17462 William COLEMAN, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th August 1917. He is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 910 Robert James DEMPSTER, 8th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 7th June 1917. He was the son of James of Carnesure, Comber. He is commemorated on the Menin gate memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 17568 Andrew John DEMPSTER, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Hugh and Elizabeth of 47, Moneyrea, County Down. He is at rest in Suzanne Military Cemetery No 3, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 6741 Alexander DINES 1st Royal Irish Rifles attached to the 25th Light Trench Mortar Battery, killed in action 30th August 1916. He was native of Killyleagh and anlisted at Ballykinlar Camp, both of County Down. He is at rest in Vermelle British Cemetery, France.

 

 

Rifleman 18958 John DONALDSON, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 26. He was the son of John and Mary of 4, Ballyloughan, Comber and brother of James and Samuel who both fell the same day and battle. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

 

 

Rifleman 18960 James DONALDSON, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 23. He was the son of John and Mary of 4, Ballyloughan, Comber and brother of John and Samuel who both fell the same day and battle. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 18959 Samuel DONALDSON B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of John and Mary of 4, Ballyloughan, Comber and brother of Jamesn and Samuel who both fell the same day and battle. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Private 151617 James Edgar Palsley DRAKE, 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) killed in action 21st September 1916 aged 23. He was born on the 2nd May 1893 to Samuel B and Sarah nee Palsley of 17 Mill Street, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Courcelette British Cemetery, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 17637 Thomas James FISHER 13th Royal Irish Rifles died 29th September 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Robert J of High Street, Comber. He is at rest in Comber Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland.

Some notes from what remains of his army record.

He enlisted on the 17th September 1914 aged 19 years and 2 months. He gave his occupation as a labourer and lived at Comber. He embarked for France on the 3rd October 1915 until 28th September 1916. He was posted to England for some reason then on the 17th March 1917 he embarked once again for France. On the 6th June 1917 he was transferred form a hospital in Boulogne, France to Grove Military Hospital, Tooting, London suffering from Tuberculosis of the Lung. He passed away at 11-50 am on the 9th October 1917 at Grove Military Hospital.

 

 

Rifleman 810 James FISHER, 11th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 35. He was the son of Moore and Elizabeth of Ballymaleddy, Comber and he was the husband of Elizabeth J. Fisher, of Moneyrea, Comber, Co. Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Private 27524 James GABBEY, 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers killed in action 20th October 1918 aged 27. He was the son of James of 61, railway Street, Comber. He is at rest in Harlebeke new British Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 115 David John GAMBLE, 12th Royal Irish Rifles died 8th July 1916 aged 17. He was the son of Robert and Sarah Jane of Brownlow Street, Comber formerly of in 1911, 8, Ballyminetragh, Bangor, County Down. He is at rest in Caudry Old Communal Cemetery, France.

 

 

Rifleman G/695 Alexander GLOVER, 16th Royal Irish Rifles, transferred. to as (513447) 889th Area Employment Coy. Labour Corps. he died 9th February 1919 aged 24, from pneumonia at his home in Comber. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 12th January 1915, embarked for France from Southampton on the 2nd October 1915. He was slightly wounded on the 4th July 1916. he received a gun shot wound to his right hand. He was treat at 110st Field Ambulance then at 11th Casualty Clearing Station at Harve. He rejoined his battalion on the 30th July 1916.He was the son of Alexander of Castle Street, Comber, County Down He is at rest in Comber Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland.

 

 

Rifleman James HARRIS (Served as Rifleman 13153 James McILWRATH) 8th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 2nd July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Robert Harris of Railway Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Private Robert J IRELAND (Not listed with the CWGC)

 

 

Rifleman 266 Hugh KELLY, 13th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 16th August 1917 aged 28. He was native of Comber and enlisted at Belfast and was the husband of Sarah of Bridge Street, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Private 23767 Andrew LOWRY, 8th Royal Scots Fusiliers killed in action 19th September 1918 at the Balkans. He was native of Tullynikill, County Down and he enlisted in Glasgow, He was the son of Robert and Elizabeth of Tullynakill, County Down and was the husband of Annabella of 139, Hill House Street, Springburn, Glasgow. He is at rest in Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 11th December 1915 aged 28 years and 11 months. He was living at 139 Hillhouse Street, Springburn, Glasgow with his wife Annabella nee Reid who he married on the 2nd January 1913 at Glasgow and his children. Robert, born 11th June 1913, Winnifred born 26th September 1914, Lauretta born 22nd December 1915 and Elizabeth who was born 25th April 1917 all in Glasgow. He was mobilised on the 18th May 1916 and he embarked for Salonica from Devonport 1st September 1916 and disembarked at salonica on the 11th October 1916. On the 25th November 1917 he contracted Malaria and then on the 27th February 1918 he contracted conjunctivitis (known as Pink Eye). He was killed in action on the 19th September 1918, his body found and recovered. He was buried in the Colonial Hill Military Cemetery No2 Greece which is now called Doiran Military Cemetery.

 

 

Rifleman 19684 John MAGILL, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Private 700864 Robert MARSHALL, 43rd Canadian Infantry

(Manitoba Regiment) died 8th August 1918 aged 26. He was born on the 6th October 1891 to Robert and Anna of Ballystockart, Comber, County Down. He enlisted on the 18th January 1916 at that time he was living at 567 Simcoe Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is at rest in Crouy British Cemetery, Cruoy-Sur-Somme, France.

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Rifleman 6321 James MORRISON, 16th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 29th June 1916 aged 18. He was the son of George and Eliza Jane of 5 Lisbane, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

 

 

Rifleman 18521 Alexander MULLAN, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 2907 John Henry McBRATNEY, 14th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 6th May 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Samuel and Anna B of The Toy, Killyleagh, County Down. He is at rest in Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France

 

 

Rifleman 1378 John McCULLOCH, 8th Royal Irish Rifles, died 2nd July 1916 aged 18. He was the son of James and Mary Leathem McCulloch of Granshaw, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 16743 John McCUTCHEON, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was native of Dundonald, Belfast. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 18302 John McILVEEN, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916. He was the son of Joseph and Ellen Jane . he was living with his parents , who in 1901 were living at 20, Hille Head, Comber and in 1911 were living at 14, Railway Street, Comber. His brother William also fell. He was working in a mill in 1911. He is at rest in Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France.

 

 

Rifleman 18303 William Hewitt McILVEEN, 11/13th Royal Irish Rifles, transferred to 22nd Entrenching Battalion. He was killed in action 29th March 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Joseph and Ellen Jane . he was living with his parents , who in 1901 were living at 20, Hille Head, Comber and in 1911 were living at 14, Railway Street, Comber. His brother John also fell. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 950 Alexander McILWRATH, 12th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 13th August 1917. (The CWGC have McIlwraith). He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 827 Albert Edward NELSON, 12th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 22nd November 1917. He was the brother of Martha Nelson of 14 Carnesure, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, France.

 

 

Private 421 Robert Douglas NIBLOCK, 8th Australian Infantry died between 25th April and the 3rd May 1918 aged 32. He was the son of James and Agnes Niblock of Belfast and he was the husband of Louisa E. D. Niblock, of 275, Hyde Street., Yarraville, Victoria, Australia. He is at rest in Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt.

Some notes from his army record.

he joined up on the 22nd August 1914 at Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia. He trade was a bricklayer and he was aged 31 years and 5 months. His gave his place of Birth as Comber, and his brother, John, also of Comber as his next of kin although he was married. His wife was called Louisa Elizabeth Dickson Niblock of Murray Street, Colac, Victoria, Australia. Their son was called Ronald Stanley James. He was wounded and died of his wounds, on the Gallipoli Peninsular date unknown. His body was recovered and was laid to rest in Chatby Military Cemetery.

 

 

Private 16322 Ellis OLIVER, 6th Royal Irish Fusiliers killed in action at the Dardanelles on the 10th September 1915 aged 21. He was born at Ballyclare, County Antrim to Andrew Johnston and Mary of Castle Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Comber Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland and also on the Helles Memorial, Turkey.

 

 

Rifleman 157 Robert James ORR, 11th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 23. He was the son of John Orr. In 1911 he was living with his uncle Robert and his aunt Mary of 40, Mill Street, Comber. He was working at a mill. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 18622 James PATTON, 2nd Royal Irish Rifles attached to the 1/1st Northumberland Field ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, killed in action 29th March 1918. He was born at Ballymacarret and enlisted at Newtownards both of county Down, Ireland. He is commemorated on the Pozieres memorial, France.

 

 

Rifleman 17765 John PRICE, 108th Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly 18638 Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 10th June 1916 aged 22. he was the son of William James and Sara of Ashview, Lisbarnett, County Down. He was born at Ardmillan County Down and enlisted at Comber. He is at rest in Hamel Military Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France.

 

 

Private 7854 Henry Douglas RITCHIE, 4th South African Infantry died 9th April 1917 aged 33. He was the son of John Whitla and Josephine of 6, High Street, Comber County Down. He is at rest in Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, France.

 

 

Rifleman 17004 George SLOAN, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 30. He was the son of John and Elizabeth of Brae Side, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 18802 David SMYTH, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 18786 John SMYTH, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 6th August 1917. He was the son of David and Elizabeth of 49, Beersbridge Road, Belfast. Native of Comber. He is at rest in Potijze Chateau grounds Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 18803 David John SMYTH, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Theipval memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 19869 Thomas STRICKLAND, 13th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 16th February 1917 aged 19. He was the brother of Sarah Sarah Burgess of Carnesure, Comber, County Down and the son of Thomas and Jane who in 1901 were living as a family at 7, Bridge Street, Comber and in 1911 his mother now widowed and living at 15, Brownlow Street, Comber. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.

 

 

Rifleman 18/908 John SWINDLE, 12th Royal Irish Rifles.killed in action 29th May 1917 aged 24. He was the son of George and Elizabeth of 26 Railway Street, Comber, County Down. In 1911 he was working as a railway porter. He is at rest in Pond Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Private L/6847 William TOMPSETT, 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment killed in action 30th October 1914 aged 30. He was the son of George and Mary Tompsett, of 11, Marshall's Row, Brighton and was the husband of Mary McCutcheon Tompsett, of Glen Road, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

Rifleman 18824 William John THOMPSON, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 30th May 1916 aged 22. He was the son of John and Martha of High Street, Comber County Down. He is at rest in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension Somme, France.

 

 

Private 19469 John WALKER, 107th Machine Gun Corps, (Infantry) formerly 12451, Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was native of Ballyrogan, County Down and was the son of John and Mary Ann Walker, of Greengraves, Newtownards and was the husband of Ellen Walker, of Ballyoran, Dundonald, County Down. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery No2, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 19284 James WALSH, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 22. He was born at Dundonald County Down and he was the son of John and Sarah of Ballyaitikilligan, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery No2, Somme, France.

 

 

Driver George CASEY (CWGC have Private) T4/092961, 251st Company, Army Service Corps, died 2nd May 1916. He was born at Ballygowan and lived at Comber both of County Down. He is at rest in Beauval Communal Cemetery, Somme, France.

 

 

Rifleman 12425 Alexander SKILLEN, 1st Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 21st March 1918. He was the son of William James and Margaret and in 1901 was living with his parents and siblings at 33 Parker Street, Pottinger, County Down. He was working as an iron dresser. He husband of Rachel and in 1911 he was living with his wife and children at 13, High Street, Comber. He was working as a labourer in an engine works. He is at rest in Grand-Seraucourt British Cemetery, France.

 

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