Christopher George Shier

[curranl]

Hello All,

While looking up another man in Ireland's Memorial Records, I came across the above man. He has two entries in the Records:

Shier, C. George. Rank Lance-Corporal, South Irish Horse; killed while carrying a wounded comrade under heavy shellfire, Cambrai, November 30, 1917; age 29.

and the following entry

Shier, Christopher. Reg. No. 25781. Rank Private (Lance Corporal), Royal Irish Regiment, 7th Battalion, killed in action, France, November 30, 1917; born Shanagolden, Co. Limerick.

I think the South Irish Horse fought dismounted as the 7th RIR, but I am curious to know if anyone has come across this man.

I have found him on CWGC.

Regards,

Liam.

[bernardmcilwaine]

liam,hello,was he a jewish soldier by any chance,bernard

sorry liam,i just checked, the ones i have are all called shiers, non were killed,bernard

[curranl]

Hi Bernard,

It's highly unlikely he was Jewish; much more likely he was Church of Ireland. Thanks for looking, though.

Regards,

Liam.