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The Parish of the Good Samaritan Burnley

including the churches of

Christ the King with St Teresa's, St John the Baptist and St Mary of the Assumption

 

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StMarys

StJohns

 

Albert McConville

Research ongoing but it could possibly be an alternate name for the following: 

 

Lance Corporal Arthur McConville

Service Number: 4964

1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers

Drowned on the Royal Edward 13th August 1915

Son of John & Hannah McConville

 

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From the Burnley News 4th September 1915: CORPORAL MCCONVILLE MISSING

Official information has been received this week to the effect that Corporal A. McConville who was formerly employed by Messrs. John Gray Ltd, is missing, probably drowned.  Corporal McConville was an old soldier, having served his full term in the Army and finished his time on the reserve. He re-enlisted in the 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, and had been stationed at Hull. During his period in the Army he's seen much Active Service.  He was for 7 years in India and had a medal gained in an Indian campaign.  He served all through the Egyptian campaign on the Lord Kitchener, and also went through the South African war. He leaves a widow but no children.

 

Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli: Panel 59 to 73 or 218 to 219