Rifleman John Boyd - Killed in Action 20th June 1917

NAME; Boyd, John

RANK; Corporal

SERV. NO; 14/3886

UNIT/SERVICE; Army

REGIMENT; 14^th Royal Irish Rifles

BORN; Carrickfergus 1872

LIVED;

ENLISTED; Belfast 1915

FATE; Killed in Action, June 20^th 1917 aged 45

CEMETERY; Messines Ridge British Cemetery - VI B 32

CHURCH; UNKNOWN

MEMORIAL; N/A

REMARKS; Corporal John Boyd was born in Carrickfergus in 1872, he enlisted with the 14th Battalion in 1915 and served at the front throughout 1916 and 1917.  He was killed in fighting on 20th June 1917 near Messines Ridge around Ypres.  We know very little about John or his connection to Carrickfergus. 

Messines Ridge British Cemetery