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PRESTON

McIlwrath, J., P.O. Stkr., 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Preston Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 299009 Petty Officer Stoker James McIlrath serving with H.M.S. "Nottingham" Royal Navy who died 19/08/1916.

Son of John and Jane McIlrath, of Belfast; husband of Margaret McIlrath, of 92 Riga, Belfast. Fifteen years' service.

The headstone reads:-

Erected
by his
loving wife
to the
memory of
James
McIlwrath
of Belfast
Petty Officer
who
lost his life in
H.M.S. Nottingham
Aug. 19th 1916
in his 33rd year.

James McIlwrath is remembered at Preston on P17.08


The CWGC entry for Petty Officer Stoker McIlrath

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk