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War Memorials - Camlin Parish

WWI - Wounded/Casualty Lists, Promotions and Awards

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, March 11 1916

Crumlin Soldier wounded

Mrs McClelland, Mill Road, Crumlin has been notified that her son, Rifleman Samuel McClelland 11th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (South Antrim Volunteers) has been wounded in france.

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, June 19 1916

Casualties

4566 Private J. Lynch, Connaught Rangers (Crumlin) wounded.

Information has reached Crumlin that Sergeant Doyle was wounded in action on 18th ult. He served in the Boer War, and was a member of the U.V.F. (South Antrim Regiment) and of Crumlin L.O.L. 471

Promotions

Captain (temporary Major) S R McClintock, Gordon Highlanders, son of Lieutenant Colonel Charles E McClintock, J.P., of Glendaragh, Crumlin, County Antrim, and a nephew of the Dean of Armagh, to be Brevet Major, for distinguished service in the Field.

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, July 15 1916

Casualty List

Rifleman Robert McKibben, RIR (South Antrims), died of wounds, was married, his widow and child residing at British Post Office, Crumlin.

Rifleman J Moore RIR (Crumlin) wounded

Rifleman Richard Harbinson, Lewis Gun Section, South Antrim Volunteers, was wounded on the 1st inst. His parents reside at 5 Lough Neagh Terrace, Crumlin, County Antrim.

Rifleman Samuel McClelland RIR, wounded, is a member of the South Antrim Regiment U.V.F., L.O.L. 471, and R.B.P. 379. His mother resides at Crumlin.

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, August 05 1916

Casualties

Mrs. Neeson, Crumlin, has received intimation that her husband, Rifleman John Neeson (South Antrim) has been wounded, and is a prisoner in Germany.

Patriotic Crumlin Families.

Mrs. Annie Ellen Courtney, a widow, living at Gartree, Crumlin has five sons and at least four grandsons serving in the army, while her two other sons are over military age, and it is thought some other grandsons have joined His Majesty's Australian Forces. The names of those serving are: - James Courtney, Australian Light Horse; Robert Courtney, Royal Garrison Artillery; Franklin Courtney, Scottish Horse; William Courtney, New Zealand Forces; Arthur Courtney, R.A.M.C. (sons); James Sleator, North Irish Horse; Henry Sleator, R.E.; Cadet H Courtney, Australian Infantry; and G Couse, 1st Batt RIF (Grandsons). Mrs Courtney's sister Mrs Alice Campbell, a widow living at The Largy, Crumlin, though she has no sons, is also well represented in His Majesty's service. All her grandsons of military age, five in number, are in the army, while one son-in-law is also in the army, one in a South African police force (now instructing recruits for the South African military forces), and another engaged on national work in a Belfast Shipyard. These two sisters have therefore at least seventeen members of their families directly serving their country at present.

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, August 26 1916

Thursday's List.

In addition to the names already published in the "Herald" the following appear in the latest official lists:

Missing Riflemen – G. Beattie, Crumlin; S. Bushe, Crumlin;
J. Fleming
, Crumlin; W. Logan, Crumlin; J. Moore, Crumlin;
R. Patterson
, Crumlin; A. Williamson, Crumlin;
W.J. Williamson
, Crumlin

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, September 30 1916.

Casualties - The Week's Official List. Royal Irish Rifles.

Died of wounds - Privates J.Brown, S. Williamson (Crumlin), A. Cowan.

Wounded - Private R. Adams (Crumlin), S. Fleming (Crumlin), Lance Corporal TGC Milliken (Crumlin)

News has been received by Mr. John Hull, Dundesert, Crumlin, that his son, Sergeant Robert Hull, New Zealand Infantry, has died of wounds received in action on September 15.

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, September 23 1916

Military Medal for Crumlin

The Military Medal has been awarded to Private William Lindsay (19601), Royal Irish Rifles, for gallantry on 1st July. The recipient, whose home address is Main Street, Crumlin, was a member of the South Antrim Regiment, U.V.F. before he enlisted.

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, 28 October, 1916

Casualties

19410 Sergeant J H Bushe RIR, Crumlin, wounded

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday 11 November, 1916

Casualties

19396 Rifleman G. Beattie. RIR Crumlin.  Prisoner of war.

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Killed - William J McQuillan

The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald, Saturday, June 3 1916.

Crumlin Sergeant Killed

News has reached Crumlin that Sergeant William J. McQuillan, D. Coy., 11th Battalion R.I.R., has died of wounds received in action. He attained the age of 21 last April and was very popular in the district. He was one of the first to place his services at the disposal of his country, and his many good qualities and endearing personality rapidly gained him promotion in the Army. A staunch Unionist, and a member of Crumlin L.O.L. 314, he also took as active part in the Ulster Volunteer movement, being one of the most enthusiastic in the local D Co. of that body. He was a member of Thorn Lodge British Order of Ancient and Free Gardeners. His early death is regretted, and much sympathy is felt with his father, R. McQuillan, and other members of his family in their sad bereavement. Letters of sympathy have been received by his Captain, Captain Webb (Randalstown), Chaplain Rev. J.J. Wright, and from Sergeant Major Bell.

Rev. J. Jackson Wright, C.F., writing to Mr Robert McQuillan, Mill Road, Crumlin, with reference to the death of his son, says: "He was a great favourite with his company, and worked hard for its success. It is not always easy for a sergeant to maintain his place in the affections of those under him. Your boy had a happy knack of discipline, and I don’t know of a man who ever doubted his justice. He was greatly concerned for their comfort, and set them a noble example of courage. He will be greatly missed, and with sincere sorrow we feel for you. He is buried in a little cemetery quite close to the village, and the grave is marked and registered. A few comrades and I had a short service, and with reverence and decorum his remains were committed to the grave."

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Memorial Plaque situated in the porch of Crumlin 1st Presbyterian (Non-Subscribing) Church
Memorial Plaque situated in the porch of Crumlin 1st Presbyterian (Non-Subscribing) Church

Memorial at 1st Presbyterian (Non-Subscribing) Church, Crumlin

The following names are to be found on two war memorial plaques mounted inside 1st Presbyterian (Non-Subscribing) Church, Crumlin. They are located on the wall in the entrance porch to that church. They were originally mounted on the War Memorial Gate at Crumlin.

Plaque 1

IN MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO FELL
IN THE 1939-1945 WAR

LAC THOMAS COOK RAF
PTE JOHN CORMICAN RUR
LAC SEAN DOUGLAS RAF
CPL RICHARD W GREEN GORDON H
PTE HUGH HENRY AIRBOURNE DIV RUR
PTE GEORGE JOHNSTONE RINF
SGLR ROBERT LEWIS RINF
RFN HUGH LINDSAY RUR
RFN ROBERT H. MCQUILLAN RUR
GUN LAYER JOHN ROBINSON MN
FLT/SGT PILOT R. ARCHIBALD SCOTT RAF

Plaque 2, Column 1

THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE
1939-1945 WAR

CAPT THORNTON ANNESLEY R S? RCT
CPL MARY ARNOLD V? A? RAMC
LAC WILLIAM BARTON RAF
CPL HANS BECKETT RAF
SGT ARTHUR BELL IRISH GUARDS
ENG WILLIAM BENSON MN
DVR ALBERT CAMPBELL RE
LAC RICHD CAMPBELL RAF
LAC RONALD CAMPBELL RAF
DVR SAMUEL CAMPBELL RASC
ACW EVA CAMPBELL WAAF
PTE ALEXR CHRISTIE R BERKS RGT
RFN ROBERT CORMICAN RUR
RFN MATTHEW CROSSAN AERODROME DIV RUR
CPL JOHN J CREAGH RAF
PTE FREDERICK CURRY RIF
F/SGT SAMUEL DALTON RAF
F/SGT ROBERT DALTON RAF
P/O DAVID DALTON RN
A/S JOHN DALTON RN
PTE VIOLET DALTON ATS
SGT THOMAS DENHOLM RAF
CPL JOHN DEVINE RAF
L/S? WILLIAM J DOYLE RN
LAC THOMAS DOYLE RAF
PTE JOHN H FARR RA
SGT WILLIAM GLOVER RAF
T/MJR A LESLIE GLOVER GURKHA RIFLES
LAC DAVID A GRAHAM RAF
ACW SUSAN GRANT WAAF
F/SGT ALEXANDER HENRY RAF
PTE ELLIOT HENRY RIR
S/LDR JAMES T HUNTER RAF
S/LDR JOHN HUNTER RAF
PTE JOSEPH HIGGINS PIONEER CORPS
CPL JOHN JEFFRIES PIONEER CORPS
AS GEORGE LEWIS RN
SGT JAMES LEWIS RE
CPL JOHN LEWIS RE
PTE JOSEPH LEWIS RE
PTE RICHD LEWIS PIONEER CORPS
SGT SAMUEL LEWIS RUR
PTE VIOLET LEWIS WAAF

Plaque 2, Column 2

AB KEVIN LEWSLEY RN
RFN HUGH LINDSAY LIR
CPL ALFRED LINDSAY RAF
SGT JOHN LOGUE RAF
BDR GERALD MACKEY RA
PTE WILLIAM MAIRS BLACK WATCH
SGT MAY MANDERSON ATS
F/SGT JOHN MELVILLE RAF
LAC WILLIAM MELVILLE RAF
LAC JAMES MOLYNEAUX RAF
LAC AURTHER MOLYNEAUX RAF
PTE THOMAS MOLYNEAUX RE
LAC SAMUEL MOLYNEAUX RAF
CPL NORMAN MOORE RAF
PTE MAVIE MOORE ATS
PTE MARJORIE MOORE ATS
SGT SAMUEL J MOORE RUR
LAC JAMES MCVEIGH RAF
LAC JAMES MCCORMICK RAF
SGT PATRICK MCCORMICK RAF
SGT GEORGE MCCONKEY RUR
AB THOMAS J MCCULLOUGH RN
PTE ROBERT MCKEE RASC
CPL LILY MCQUAID ATS
LAC TIMOTHY MCQUAID RAF
SGT EILEEN NICHOLL ATS
AB GEORGE ORFORD RN
AGW JEAN PARKS WAAF
P/O JAMES RANKIN RN
L/S SAMUEL RANKIN RN
SGT ROBERT RICHARDSON RE
WREN JEAN RICHARDSON WRNS
CPL HENRY ROBERTSON RAF
CPL WILLIAM RODGERS RAF
SGT OLIVE SHERLOCK ATS
CPD HENRY THOMPSON RN
SGT WILLIAM A THOMPSON RA
SGT THOMAS TAGGART RAF
RFN JAMES TULLY AIRBOURNE DIV RUR
LAC WILLIAM WATTERSON RAF
SGT JOHN ALEXR WILLIAMSON RAF
PTE CHRISTINE WILLIAMSON ATS
SGT CHARLES YOUNG RIF

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Service at Crumlin War Memorial Park

The following extract is from the Lisburn Herald dated Saturday November 16th 1929

Crumlin

An impressive service was held at Crumlin War Memorial Park by the Rev. T. Byers, Crumlin Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev. T. Jones, 1st Presbyterian Church, Crumlin, and the Rev. R. Singleton, Gartree Parish Church.

After the singing of a hymn by the choir of the Crumlin Presbyterian Church, prayer was offered up and a portion of Scripture read. A wreath from the Crumlin Branch of the British Legion was then placed on the memorial by Mr. James Fleming, sen., whose son was killed at the Battle of the Somme.

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J Black, War Grave

War Grave
860374 WO. 11 (BSM)
J. Black
Royal Artillery
25th June 1941
Aged 24

There is a record of this grave on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. The additional information on this website states "Son of Edward C. Black and Annie Black of Belfast". Thanks to the CWGC for giving permission to use this extract.

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