Guest Desmond6 Posted 19 February , 2004 Share Posted 19 February , 2004 McConaghie C.G. Ballymena, Royal Navy. My old newspapers say he was killed on HMS Amphion when it struck a mine. He was an 'old boy' of Ballymena Academy. Have tried CWGC - no luck. Anyone help me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 19 February , 2004 Share Posted 19 February , 2004 This is your man - found under slightly different spelling. Name: McCONACHY, CHARLES GEORGE Initials: C G Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Able Seaman Regiment: Royal Navy Unit Text: H.M.S. "Amphion." Age: 25 Date of Death: 06/08/1914 Service No: 234602 Additional information: Son of David and Margaret McConachy, of Strath House, Dungiven, Londonderry. Native of Belfast. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: 1. Cemetery: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 19 February , 2004 Share Posted 19 February , 2004 Thanks Terry - he must have been a boarder at Ballymena Academy - which suggests to me his family had a bit of dosh behind them. Any idea why he was a seaman. To be frank I would have thought he came from a family of 'officer material'. Swift work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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