9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army)
Died:
08/05/1916 (Killed in Action)
Age:
20
Summary
George Neely was the son of James and Matilda Neely. George was born about 1896 in Crossowen, County Tyrone. The Neely family living at Ardunshin, Cecil, Tyrone. Ardunshin is west of Fivemiletown. George Neely enlisted in the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Finner Camp, Co. Donegal. Private George Neely was killed in action near Authuille on 8th May 1916. He was 20 years old. George’s large family included also a James Neely (born about 1892). This may be the James Neely who is also listed on Clogher War Memorial.
Authuile (now Authuille), is a village 5 Kms north of Albert. Authuile Military Cemetery is on the south side of the village. The Cemetery is signposted on the main road (D159) through the village.
