Regiment/Service:
24th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Canadian Army)
Date Of Birth:
04/04/1892
Died:
27/08/1918 (Died of Wounds)
Summary
Patrick O誰eill was the son of Edward and Sarah O誰eill. Patrick was born on 26th May 1882 in Coagh. The family lived in Coagh and his father was a stone mason. Patrick O誰eill spent seven years with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers before emigrating to America. Prior to enlisting, Patrick was living with his wife Fannie at 62 Essex Street, Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.A. He was working as a labourer. Patrick travelled to Canada and enlisted in Montreal on 3rd October 1917. On 26th August 1918, the Canadian Corps, including the 24th Battalion, recaptured the area. Private Patrick O誰eill was seriously wounded during the taking of Wancourt.