Friends of the Somme - Mid Ulster Branch
Coagh - Those That Served
   Private John Canavan
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Dated added: 31/05/2017
Last updated: 24/02/2019
Personal Details
Regiment/Service:
2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army)
Died:
 (Survived The War)
Age:
Summary
The History of Coagh booklet lists Private John Canavan as having served with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Very little, if any information is known about John Canavan.
Further Information
The History of Coagh booklet lists Private John Canavan as having served with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Very little, if any information is known about John Canavan.
There are no obvious occurrences of a John Canavan in the Coagh area in either the 1901 or 1911 census.
There are two Medal Cards for a Private John Canavan who served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Further research indicates both were discharged before the end of the war due to their injuries. Their service numbers were 3401 and 4538.
No newspaper reports has been found from the time which relate to John Canavan.
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References and Links
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1 Findmypast.co.uk (subscription) Details of Private John Canavan 3401
2 Findmypast.co.uk (subscription) Details of Private John Canavan 4538
3 National Archives UK Medal card No 4538 can be purchased here
4 National Archives UK Medal card No 3401 can be purchased here
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