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Lance Corporal Randal Edmund McManus

 

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Lance Corporal Randal Edmund McManus, 9th (North Irish Horse) Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Formerly 6th Inniskilling Dragoons (Service Squadron) and 2nd Regiment North Irish Horse, Service Nos UD/88 (Inniskilling Dragoons), 41505 (RIF). Born and enlisted Dungannon, County Tyrone. Son of Jane McManus of 6 Howard Terrace, Dungannon, and the late Samuel McManus. Killed in action on 18 April 1918, aged 26. Having no known grave, his name is inscribed on Panel 140, 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.

 

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