Private John McNeil
Service Number 8769
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
27.11.1914
2SG
KIA Aged 19
Born 8 Stevenson Street, Paisley, son of John (blacksmith) & Mary McCorkindale McNeil, resident of 16 Stonelaw Road,
Rutherglen, Glasgow. Enlisted at Glasgow
Commemorated Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 1
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ | Paisley War Memorial | World War 1 |
John McNeil | 27-11-1914 | View |
| Scotland | On low ground below the dual carriageway separated from the Main Street Main Street Rutherglen Glasgow Strathclyde G72 7TS | Rutherglen War Memorial | World War 1 World War 2 |
John McNeil | 27-11-1914 | View |
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