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William George MCCAW

William George MCCAW Original Photo
OC Number

1010

Born

15/07/1895

Rank at Death

Sergeant

Date of Death

02/07/1916

Age at Death

20

Unit Serving With

8th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles

Inscription

W. G. MCCAW SERGT. 8TH BATT. ROYAL IRISH RIFLES BORN 15TH JULY 1895 - DIED 1ST JULY 1916


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William was born on the 15th July 1895, the son of G. McCaw from Grianan, Kensington Road, Belfast.

He attended Campbell from 1908 to 1910.

William enlisted in the 8th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission lists his death occurring on 2nd July, not the 1st as listed on his inscription. 

He is buried at the Mill Road Cemetery, Somme, France.

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