16th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince Of Wales) (British Army)
Died:
(Survived The War)
Age:
Summary
William George Galloway was born in County Tyrone in 1872. The 1901 census lists William as age 29, living in Aughnacloy. Her married for a second time in 1904. He was a civil bill officer. William is recorded as living in Durham when he enlisted with the West Yorkshire Regiment. Private William Galloway was serving with the 16th West Yorkshire Regiment when he was wounded, suffering shell shock on 27th August 1916. It is thought he survived the war, but may have died afterwards.
Further Information
William George Galloway was born in County Tyrone in 1872.
The 1901 census lists William as age 29, living at house 13 in Back Street, Aughnacloy. He was a widower.
William Galloway and Susan Lowry were married about 1904, possibly in County Monaghan.
Known family: William George Galloway, Susan Galloway, Robert James Galloway (born 17th April 1909).
The 1911 census lists William as age 39 living with his family at house 14 in Cornmarket, Aughnacloy. He was a civil bill officer.
William is recorded as living in Durham when he enlisted with the West Yorkshire Regiment.
Private William Galloway arrived in Egypt on 20th December 1915.
Private William Galloway served for a time with the Royal Engineers, Service No 361952.
Private William Galloway was serving with the 16th West Yorkshire Regiment when he was wounded, suffering shell shock on 27th August 1916.
It is thought he survived the war, but may have died afterwards..
Private William Galloway has no known grave and is not commemorated with the CWGC.
Private William Galloway is commemorated locally on the World War One Roll of Honour in St John Parish Church, Caledon.
Many thanks to Kenny Farquhar, who provided both the name and all the information here
