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McIlrees at War
Henry McIlree served in the First World War and the following details are recorded in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site at
http://www.cwgc.org/search/SearchResults.aspx?surname=mcilree&initials=&war=0&yearfrom=1900&yearto=2000&force=&nationality=&send.x=36&send.y=12
13191 Rifelman H McIlree, 12 Bn Royal Irish Rifles Son of Mr and Mrs McIlree, 60 Dundela St, Strandtown, Belfast.
McILREE Henry Rfn. 12th R I Rifles. Died of wounds 25th October 1918. Service no. 13191. Aged 25 born Ballymena enlisted Belfast. Buried Harlebeke New Brit. Cem. Belgium.
His descendant, also Henry McIlree sent me the photographs below which are letters from his Field Commander and OC 110 Field Ambulance, letter from the King and a photograph of his medal.