03/09/2021 |
Private James McGee is buried in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery, which lies south-west of the town of Doullens in France. His inscription reads: MAY HE REST IN PEACE AMEN. |
03/09/2021 |
Private James McGee arrived in the Balkans with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 3rd July 1915. |
03/09/2021 |
The 1911 census lists James as age 17 living with the family at house 5 in Mill Street, Aughnacloy, Tyrone. James was a boot and shoe maker. |
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The 1901 census lists James as age 8 living with the family at house 45 in Mill Street, Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. His mother was a widow who was working as a general domestic servant. |
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Known family: James McGee, Alice McGee, Francis McGee (born 24th October 1884), Patrick McGee (born 8th May 1887), Anne McGee (born about 1888), James McGee (born 17th May 1892). |
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James McGee was born 17th May 1892 in Carnteel, County Tyrone. He was the youngest of four known children. |
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James McGee was the youngest son of James and Alice McGee (nee McShane). |
30/12/2015 |
The CWGC records Private James McGee as the don of James and Alice McGee, of Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone. |
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Private James McGee died of his wounds on 3rd July 1916. |
30/12/2015 |
Private James McGee was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was wounded in France. |
30/12/2015 |
James enlisted in Ballygawley, County Tyrone. |