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Cpl. John Bell
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.5th Sept 1918)
John Bell served with the 2nd. Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers and fought on the frontline of the French-Belgium border at St. Yves-La Creche-Nieppe. He had been a Special Reservist since 1908. The War Diary for his unit, records that it was a quiet day when he sustained his injuries on 21st. March 1915; one man killed, and three wounded. This led to a lengthy time in the hospital system, from April until 31st July when he was finally discharged as medically unfit.
He lived at home in Dublin for the next three years suffering with his leg injuries, and had to bear the sad loss of not only his wife, but his eldest son, Jack Bell (Pte. 41614 Cameronians), before he passed away on 5th. September 1918 at his home, 20 Quinn's Cottages, Dunne St., Dublin. He is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, Co. Dublin, Ireland.