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Private William George Leinster

 

Leinster WG

 

Private William George Leinster, 9th (North Irish Horse) Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Service Nos 1469 (NIH), 41266 (RIF). Birthplace and place of enlistment Cavan, residence Belfast. Son of George and Elizabeth Leinster, Drummullen, Farnham, Cavan. Husband of Georgina Leinster of 123A Longstone Street, Lisburn. Killed in action on 18 April 1918, aged 26. Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 141, Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

On 18 April 1918 the Battalion diary stated:

2am. Moved to Kemmel as composite Battalion with 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly. Heavy casualties, while moving into position, from enemy shelling. Captain Despard wounded and died soon after. 8pm. Relieved by French troops and marched to Siege Camp.

 

Tyne Cot Panel 141

 

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