LARGEY, J Rank: Private Service No: 23826

[pgis]

Hi all,

It has just been pointed out to me that the above named soldier could possibly be a relative.I know he served with the Royal Inniskillen Fusiliers and believe he enlisted in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Would anyone have any additional information whatsoever regarding this soldier?

Thanks.

Paul.

[GraemeClarke]

Hi

Killed on first day of Somme

http://www.cwgc.org/...42929/LARGEY, J

SDGW only has enlisted in Newcastle-on-Tyne (and KiA)

My very good friend Pierre has a site here

http://www.inmemories.com/Cemeteries/yravine.htm

War Diary

Regards,

Graeme

[pgis]

Hi Graeme,

Thanks for the info and links.

Do you know if there is any way to find out if he was English or Irish born?

Paul.

[GraemeClarke]

Hi

Ive had a quick look on Ancestry but nothing jumps out at me. Do you know how old he was ??

BTW his name was John

Graeme

[IPT]

I'd say he was born in Antrim or Armagh.

There are no likely men named John Largey on the UK census or BMD.

There are a couple of candidates on the Irish census though.

[pgis]

Hi Graeme and IPT. Sorry for the delay in replying. Thanks for taking the time to investigate and reply. No Graeme, I don,t know what age he was. In truth, there is very little information on him.

Thanks again,

Paul.