Private Hugh Connell
Service Number 7096
Died:
1.4.1916
1SG
Died of Wounds Aged 32
Buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, V. B. 38
e was married with two children and lived at 30 Kerse Lane, Falkirk. He was employed by Messers Gillespie of Falkirk as a Carter. A reservist, he had previously served seven years with the Scots Guards. His three brothers were also serving, Private John Connell, Royal Scots was a PoW, Private Alex Connel, Royal Scots and Bandsman William Connell, Royal Scots were both in training.
He landed in France on 13 August 1914.
The action leading to his death
The 1st Battalion were in the line at Potijze on 30 March 1916. The Germans started shelling at 7.30am and kept it up all morning. At 1.30pm the Germans started a very heavy bombardment all along the reserve trenches and firing line. The parapet was blown to pieces in many places all along the line, the dug-outs knocked flat, and many men killed, buried and wounded.
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | Crossroads of Mary Street Boyd Street & Polmont Road Laurieston Falkirk Central FK2 9QF | Laurieston War Memorial | World War 1 |
Hugh Connell | 1-4-1916 | View |
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