Canadian Virtual War Memorial
James Donnelly
In memory of:
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class James Donnelly
May 19, 1915
Military Service
M/12142
27
Navy
Royal Navy
H.M.S. Pembroke.
Additional Information
Son of Owen and Mary Donnelly, of Altaglushan, Cappagh, Pomeroy, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Formerly an employee of Hudson`s Bay Store in Calgary, Alberta and while on visit to his former home in Tyrone, Ireland. While visiting he was overwhelmed with the work being done for the recruits, he offered his services as Engine Room Artificier and was sent to one of the battle ships of the Fleet in the Irish Sea.
Commemorated on Page 602 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
GILLINGHAM (WOODLANDS) CEMETERY
Kent, United Kingdom
Naval R.C. 8. 400.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Newspaper Clipping – Newspaper article chronicling the life and death of Engine Room Artificier Donnolly, James, Royal Navy. -
Details
Newspaper clipping – Calgary Herald June 23, 1915.
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