Friends of the Somme - Mid Ulster Branch
Coagh - Those That Served
   Chaplain R C Elliott
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Dated added: 31/05/2017
Last updated: 19/03/2019
Personal Details
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Unknown (Unknown Unknown)
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 (Survived The War)
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Summary
The History of Coagh booklet lists the Rev R C Elliott as having served as a Captain and Chaplain in the war. It is believed his name was Rev Robert Cummings Elliott. When Coagh Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall was opened on 16th July 1921, the names were read out by Captain R C Elliott (Chaplain of Forces).
Further Information
The History of Coagh booklet lists the Rev R C Elliott as having served as a Captain and Chaplain in the war.
It is believed his name was Rev Robert Cummings Elliott.
A report from June 1918 details a Captain Rev R C Elliott, of Duneane Presbyterian Church.
From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 29th June 1918: Toome
Captain Rev R C Elliott, Duneane Presbyterian Church, is home on a short leave from France, where he has been acting as chaplain to the forces.
Coagh Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall was opened on 16th July 1921.The tablet to the fallen was unveiled by Mrs Lenox-Conyngham and the names were read out by Captain R C Elliott (Chaplain of Forces).
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1 Coagh War Memorial Names read out by Captain R C Elliott
Coagh & District in WW1
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