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We remember William Neill
We remember William Neill
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7605445
3rd June 1918
service
British Army
Corporal
14577
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:3217751
service
British Army
Serjeant
14577
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:3217751
1955
death
Not War Related
Lurgan, County Armagh
United Kingdom
Source:7605427
20th February 1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Neill |
| Source | 3217751 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14577 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 14577 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
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Sergeant William Neill DCMTransport Sergeant, 9th (North Irish Horse) Battalion, Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers)
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Gravestone of William NeillHe was buried at Lurgan New Cemetery on 23 February 1955.Contributed by:
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Sergeant William Neill DCMAt the dedication of the Ulster Tower in November 1921.
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Nick1936
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| General Record Office Northern Ireland | Nick1936 | |
| General Register Office Northern Ireland | Nick1936 | |
| 14577 Sergeant William Neill DCM | Nick1936 | |
| London Gazette | Nick1936 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant William Neill DCM | Nick1936 | |
| Gravestone of William Neill | Nick1936 | |
| Sergeant William Neill DCM | Nick1936 |
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