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Private Charles Bell

 

 

Private Charles Bell (NIH Service No.1891 or 1892, Corps of Hussars No.71621), enlisted in mid-November 1915. Embarked for France in 1916 or 1917 and joined the 1st Regiment North Irish Horse. The above image, which appeared in the Belfast Evening Telegraph, included the caption: "Pte C. BELL, North Irish Horse (attached to Signal Troop), of Glandore Avenue, Belfast, commended for his gallantry in repairing lines under heavy shell fire, and rescuing a wounded comrade."

Image, from Belfast Evening Telegraph, kindly provided by Nigel Henderson (see Fitzroy Presbyterian Church: Wartime Service and Sacrifice).