Friends of the Somme - Mid Ulster Branch
Coagh - Those That Served
15792   Gunner Samuel McIlree
Dated added: 20/04/2019
Last updated: 16/06/2019
Personal Details
Regiment/Service:
24th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (British Army)
Date Of Birth:
18/07/1884
Died:
 (Survived The War)
Age:
Summary
Samuel McIlree was listed on Panel Two of the World War One memorial in Coagh Orange Hall to those who served. He was one of eight brothers who served, four of whom were listed on the memorial. Gunner Samuel McIlree left with his unit for France on 9th September 1914. Gunner Samuel McIlree served with the 24th Heavy Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery in World War One.
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Local Memorial Details
No Memorial Name Townland
1 Coagh Orange Hall - WW1 Panel 2 (Served) Coagh
2 Kingsmills Orange Hall Roll of Honour WW1 (Served) Coagh
References and Links
No Link Reference Map Doc
1 1901 Census lists McIlree family Does not list Samuel with the family at house 6 in Dufless Tullaghoge
2 1911 Census lists McIlree family Does not list Samuel with the family at house 23 in Tullyveagh, Red Row Village, Coagh, Tyrone
3 Ancestry (subscription) Samuel McIlree military documents (2 no)
4 National Archives UK Medal card can be purchased here
Coagh & District in WW1
2018-2022