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Pte. William McCord
British Army 9th (County Tyrone) Btn . Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Desertlyn, Londonderry, Ireland
(d.29th of March 1918)
William McCord was the eldest son of William John McCord and Lucinda Wasson. He enlisted in Cookstown in November, 1916 and had completed training in time to take part in the Cambrai battle. He served with the 9th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in WW1.
He was killed in action during the German Spring Offensive just outside Aisne, France on 29th of March 1918. His name is listed on the Moneymore War Memorial.