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William Frederick Mcfadzean

Rifleman

Service No. 18278

Age 20

Died on 1 July 1916

Royal Irish Rifles

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Somme, France

Son of William and Annie Pedlow McFadzean, of Rubicon, Cregagh, Belfast.

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michael annett

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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William Smyth

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Jess Pigg

William Frederick 'Billy' McFadzean was awarded the Victoria Cross after saving the lives of fellow soldiers on 1 July 1916.

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David Quigley

a hero of ulster

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Roberta McNally

The bravest of the brave

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William Steele

May you live in our hearts forever.

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Poppy Shop Supporter

We will remember them.

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Legion Supporter

A brave Ulsterman.

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matthew jones

Just simply to remember

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Norm Burns

The town of his birth.

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McFadzean was a 20 year old rifleman in the 14th Battalion, The Royal Irish Rifles, British Army during the First World War. On 1 July 1916,...

michael annett

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in memories of a hero who lay down his life for his comrades

David Quigley

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