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Andrew Paterson

In memory of:

Private Andrew Paterson

September 10, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

8099

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Irish Fusiliers

Division:

3rd Bn.

Additional Information

Commemorated on Page 580 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

CLONMANY CATHOLIC CHURCHYARD
County Donegal, Irish Republic

Grave Reference:

N/A

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Close up– Please note the different spelling of the surname. He lost his life whilst gallantly rescuing a comrade from Pollan Bay, County Donegal. The crest at the top of his headstone states "This headstone was erected by the officers, nco's and men of his Battalion." It is not known whether he received a posthumous award. Pollan Bay is known locally as having severe rip tides.

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    Close up – Please note the different spelling of the surname. He lost his life whilst gallantly rescuing a comrade from Pollan Bay, County Donegal. The crest at the top of his headstone states "This headstone was erected by the officers, nco's and men of his Battalion." It is not known whether he received a posthumous award. Pollan Bay is known locally as having severe rip tides.
  • Pollan Bay, County Donegal, Ireland.– Pollan Bay is known locally as having severe rip tides.

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    Pollan Bay, County Donegal, Ireland.
    Pollan Bay, County Donegal, Ireland. – Pollan Bay is known locally as having severe rip tides.

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