Guest Desmond6 Posted 16 May , 2004 Share Posted 16 May , 2004 Sadly, I note that Rfn. McColl died on 5th May, 1916 - exactly 46 years before I was born. Des - here are his details. Name: McCOLL, JOHN Initials: J Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Rifleman Regiment: Royal Irish Rifles Unit Text: 2nd Bn. Age: 25 Date of Death: 05/05/1916 Service No: 5736 Additional information: Son of Dugald and Elizabeth McColl, of 72, Parkmount St., Belfast. Native of Scotland. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. J. 8. Cemetery: ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY, MONT-ST. ELOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottsGreys Posted 17 May , 2004 Share Posted 17 May , 2004 Des: I just saw this after making a similar type of post today. Thanks for putting Rifleman McColl's name"out there" to be recognized. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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