Contributed by: Robert John McConnell, on 2008-11-08
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | John Henry |
| Surname | McConnell |
| Year of Birth | 1898 |
| Year of Death | 1964 |
| Regiment | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Belfast, Antrim |
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Although my father's name was John Henry, he was called Jack. He was born in March 1898 and enlisted for the British Army in August 1914. Like many other young men he was accepted even though he was under age: he was only 16 years old.
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