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Patrick Henry 'Sonny' O'Donnell
Facts and Events
References
- ↑ CWGC - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
- ↑ CWGC - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
- ↑ World War One Cemeteries.
- ↑ In memory.
- ↑ Grave/Memorial Reference: I. K. 3.
Cemetery: GLAGEON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Country: France - Locality: Nord
Location Information: The village of Glageon is about 3 kilometres west of Trelon, 11 kilometres south-east of Avesnes and 56 kilometres east of Cambrai. The Communal Cemetery and Extension lie west of the village.
Historical Information: Glageon village was in German occupation during practically the whole of the War. The Communal Cemetery was used for the burial of German soldiers and Allied prisoners from September, 1914, to August, 1918; the Extension was then begun, and was used until the following October. The German, American and Italian and a number of French graves have now been removed from both burial grounds; but the British and Russian graves remain. There are now over 300, 1914-18 war casualti es commemorated in this site. Of these, over 10 are unidentified. The Extension covers an area of 2,202 square metres. No. of Identified Casualties: 288 Private 116853 17/09/1918 19 Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) United Kingdom I. K. 3.
- ↑ Name: O'DONNELL, PATRICK HENRY
Initials: P H« b»
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) - Unit Text: 50th Bn.
Age: 19 - Date of Death: 17/09/1918
Service No: 116853
Additional information: Son of John and Hannah O'Donnell, of 36, Bridge St., Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
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