1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers (British Army)
Date Of Birth:
21/03/1895
Died:
11/05/1917 (Killed in Action)
Age:
22
Summary
Thomas McClelland was the son of James and Elizabeth McClelland (nee Leslie). He was born on 21st March 1895 in Middletown, near Caledon. He was one of nine children. Private Thomas McClelland arrived in France with Royal Irish Fusiliers on 21st June 1915. Private Thomas McClelland was serving with 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers when he was killed in action in France on 11th May 1917.
Further Information
Thomas McClelland was the son of James and Elizabeth McClelland (nee Leslie).
Thomas McClelland was born on 21st March 1895. He was one of nine children.
The 1901 census lists Thomas as age 6, living with the family at house 49 in Middletown, County Armagh. His father was a civil bill officer.
Known family: James McClelland,, Elizabeth McClelland, John McClelland (born about 1891), James McClelland (born about 1894), Thomas McClelland (born 21st March 1895), Margaret McClelland (born 1st October 1899), Albert McClelland (born 10th December 1900), Frederick McClelland (born 14th May 1902), Mary McClelland (born 16th December 1903), Robert McClelland (born 22nd March 1905), George McClelland (born 4th November 1909).
The 1911 census lists Thomas as age 16, living with the family at house 3 in Middletown. Thomas was a labourer. His father was a process server.
Private Thomas McClelland arrived in France with Royal Irish Fusiliers on 21st June 1915.
Private Thomas McClelland was serving with 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers when he was killed in action in France on 11th May 1917.
Private Thomas McClelland is buried in Roeux British Cemetery in France,
Private Thomas McClelland is commemorated locally on the WWI Roll of Honour in Caledon Church of Ireland.
The CWGC record Private Thomas McClelland as the son of James McClelland of Middletown, County Armagh.
Many thanks to Kenny Farquhar, who provided both the name and all the information here
