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NAME; Cameron, Robert, Edmond 
RANK; Private
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT; M.S -  A.S.C
BORN;
LIVED; Rhanbuoy Park, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH; 1st Carrickfergus Pres.
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;



NAME; Cambridge, Robert
RANK; Sergeant
SERV. NO; 33162
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT;
BORN;
LIVED;
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Serjeant Robert Cambridge - died 12/2/1917
New Zealand Training Unit - service number
Robert was born in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, around 1884. He first saw service in 1902, in the Boer War in South Africa, as part of the 29th Imperial Yeomanry (Irish Horse). He is recorded as being awarded a medal with two clasps.
On his return, in 1906, he married Anita Wilcox (possibly Wilson), in Barton-upon-Urwell, Lancashire and shortly after they moved to New Zealand. At the time of his enlistment, on 23rd August 1916, they were living at 144 Hills Road, St Albans, Christchurch and Robert was working as an ironmongery buyer for the DIC Department Store in Christchurch, where he was also in charge of the Hardware Department. He was also the treasurer of the Veteran's Association
Robert initially joined the 23rd Reinforcements, as a Corporal, and on 20th November 1916 was promoted to Serjeant. On 15th January 1917, he was transferred to Featherston Military Camp on the North Island.
Robert died on 12th February 1917 "from an accident occurring or disease contracted while training" and is buried in Christchurch (Linwood) Cemetery (block 35, lot 264), New Zealand. There is a reference in School News to him being a member of the King's African Rifles but this is believed to be incorrect.


NAME; Cambridge, T.R
RANK; 2nd Lieutenant
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; Royal Irish Rifles 
REGIMENT;
BORN;
LIVED;
ENLISTED;
FATE; Wounded in action / survived the war
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; A member of St Patricks Masonic Lodge number 43.




NAME; Campbell, Bruce
RANK; Private
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; 9th Batt
REGIMENT; R.I.R
BORN;
LIVED; Upper Woodburn, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH; 1st Carrickfergus Pres
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;


NAME; Cameron, James 
RANK; Fireman and Trimmer
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; Mercantile Marine
REGIMENT; S.S “Bray Head” (Belfast)
BORN; Carrickfergus
LIVED;  Patterson’s Row, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; Killed at Sea 14th March 1917 aged 34
CEMETERY; Body Never Recovered
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; Tower Hill Memorial
REMARKS; SON OF WILLIAM AND ANN JANE CAMERON; HUSBAND OF LIZZIE CAMERON (NEE BRENNAN), OF PATTERSON'S ROW, WOODBURN, CARRICKFERGUS. BORN IN CO. ANTRIM.



 NAME; Campbell, James
RANK; Sergeant-Major
SERV. NO; 4842
UNIT/SERVICE; 7th Battalion
REGIMENT; R.I.R
BORN;
LIVED; Victoria Street, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; K.I.A 9th August 1917
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; Ypres, Menin Gate Memorial, Panel 40
REMARKS;



NAME; Carlisle, David
RANK;
SERV. NO; 17413
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Rifles
BORN; Carrickfergus abt. 1895
LIVED;
ENLISTED; Carrickfergus September 18th 1914 aged 19
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH; Joymount Pres, Carrickfergus
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Labourer – Won the Military Medal




NAME; Carlisle, Edward
RANK; Rifleman
SERV. NO; 3898
UNIT/SERVICE; 12th Batt
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Rifles
BORN;
LIVED; Minorca Place, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; Killed in Action, France July 1st 1916
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; THIEPVAL MEMORIAL: Pier and Face 15 A and 15 B.
REMARKS; Son of Jane Carlisle (Stepmother), of Minorca Place, Carickfergus, Co. Antrim, and of the late James Carlisle


NAME; Carnaghan, R.
RANK; 2nd Lieutenant
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT; R.I.R – attached to the Yorkshire Regiment
BORN;
LIVED; Joymount, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; Wounded
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Son of Mrs Carnaghan Joymount


  
 NAME; Carson, R.L. 
RANK; Private
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT; Royal Inniskilling Fus
BORN;
LIVED; Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;




NAME; Carrey, Thomas
RANK; Officer
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; S.S. Transport
REGIMENT;
BORN;
LIVED; High Street, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH; 1st Carrickfergus Pres.
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Carrickfergus_Urban/Governors_Place/192211/



NAME; Carrey, John
RANK; Lieutenant
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT; 1/9 Manchesters
BORN;
LIVED; Meadowbank, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH; 1st Carrickfergus Pres.
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Carrickfergus/West_Division/189973/



 NAME; Carroll, William
RANK; Seaman
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; Mercantile Marine
REGIMENT; S.S. “Bray Head” – Belfast
BORN;
LIVED; 4 Albert Drive, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; Killed / Lost at Sea 14th March 1917 aged 17
CEMETERY; Body Never Recovered
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; Tower Hill Memorial
REMARKS; SON OF ELLEN CARROLL, OF 4, ALBERT DRIVE, CARRICKFERGUS, AND THE LATE HENRY CARROLL.



NAME; Caters, Nathaniel
RANK;
SERV. NO; 14179
UNIT/SERVICE; 9th Batt
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Rifles
BORN; Carrickfergus abt. 1893
LIVED; Carrickfergus
ENLISTED; Belfast, September 14th 1914 aged 21
FATE; Survived the war
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Labourer



NAME; Chamberlain, Henry Neville
RANK; Lieutenant
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; Royal Naval Reserve
REGIMENT; H.M.S Anchusa
BORN; Carrickfergus                          
LIVED; Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; Died 16/07/1918 aged 31
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL – Panel 29
REMARKS; Son of D. M. Chamberlain, of The Rectory, Castledawson, Co. Londonderry, and the late Rev. George Chamberlain. Native of Carrickfergus. HMS Anchusa was sunk by U-54 off Ireland 16th July 1918.

Henry was the son of the Rev George and D M Chamberlain of The Rectory, Castledawson, County Londonderry. He lived in Carrickfergus before joining the Royal Navy.

On 16th July 1918, at the age of 31, he was lost at sea. He was serving on HMS Anchusa, a mine-sweeping vessel, which was torpedoed by a German submarine, U54, off the North Coast of Ireland.

Henry is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial (Panel 29), Devon.




 NAME; Chambers, Bernard
RANK; Stoker
SERV. NO; 3353 S
UNIT/SERVICE; Royal Naval Reserve
REGIMENT;  HMS “Invincible”
BORN; Carrickfergus – 28th March 1892
LIVED;
ENLISTED;
FATE; Killed as result of enemy action 31st May 1916 aged 24 (Battle of Jutland)
CEMETERY; Body not recovered for burial
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL (England) – Panel 23
REMARKS; Relatives informed – Katherine: Irish Qtr South Carrickfergus - Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Chambers, of Stancess Place, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim.  WORKED AT BARNMILLS

“Although he now at anchor lies
With many of the fleet
He will another day set sail
His plot, Christ to meet”  - Obituary in Carrick Ad. June 16th 1916
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Invincible_%281907%29
1026 officers and men were killed, including Rear-Admiral Hood. There were only six survivors picked up by Badger.[35] The names of the survivors are:[37]
  • Commander Hubert Edward Dannreuther, RN (1880–1977)
  • Lieutenant Cecil. S. Sandford, RN
  • Chief Petty Officer P. T. I. Thompson
  • Yeoman (Signals) Walter Maclean Pratt
  • Able Seaman Ernest George Dandridge
  • Gunner Private Bryan Gasson, RMA
After the war, the wreckage was located by a minesweeper at 57-02-40 North Latitude, 06-07-15 East Longitude, 180 feet (55 m) down






NAME; Clarke, John Carton 
RANK; Private
SERV. NO; 23278
UNIT/SERVICE; Royal Fusiliers – City of London Regiment
REGIMENT; 9th Battalion
BORN; Castlerock Londonderry 2nd February 1897
LIVED; Carrickfergus
ENLISTED; Carrickfergus
FATE; Killed in Action – France and Flanders – 7th October 1916 aged 19
CEMETERY; Body Never Recovered
CHURCH; Presbyterian
MEMORIAL; Thiepval Memorial (France) – Pier and Face 8C, 9A & 16A
REMARKS; John was born on 2nd February 1897, the son of William Thomas and Genna G M Clarke -  In 1911, the family address was recorded as house 4.1, Castlerock Town, Downhill, Co. Londonderry. On ‘Ulster Day’, Saturday, 28th September 1912, Clarke signed the Ulster Covenant at Articlave Orange Hall.   In October 1914, Clarke joined the Northern Bank at Carrickfergus and took up residence in the town. In July 1916, Clarke volunteered and was enlisted into the 9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, City of London Regiment.  This regiment was in the 18th (Eastern) Division involved in the attacks in October 1916 on the stubbornly defended and vital position of and around the Schwaben Redoubt.  On 7th October there was a determined counter-attack by the Germans to recapture the Redoubt.  It appears that Private Clarke was killed during this assault.  His body was never recovered and he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.   



NAME; Clarke, Samuel
RANK; Rifleman
SERV. NO; 4347
UNIT/SERVICE; Royal Irish Rifles
REGIMENT; 12th Batt.
BORN; Carrickfergus circa 1886
LIVED; Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED; Carrickfergus 19th February 1915 in the presence of Justice Charles Legg 
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Labourer by trade. Not married





NAME; Clarke, Thomas 
RANK; Sergeant
SERV. NO; 17445
UNIT/SERVICE; Royal Irish Rifles
REGIMENT; 12th Battalion
BORN; Larne
LIVED; Victoria Terrace, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED; Carrickfergus
FATE; Killed in Action – Battle of the Somme – France & Flanders – 01st July 1917 aged 26
CEMETERY; Body Never Recovered
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 15A and 15B
REMARKS; Son of James and Jane Clarke 2 Victoria Terrace, Carrickfergus, Thomas was a former member of Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club and according to a testimonial he was one of the finest forwards in the loose.  




NAME; Clarke, William
RANK; Gunner
SERV. NO; 3910
UNIT/SERVICE; Royal Garrison Artillery
REGIMENT;
BORN; Montrose, Lanark
LIVED; Carrickfergus
ENLISTED; Carrickfergus
FATE; Killed in Action – France and Flanders – 288th September 1917 aged 36
CEMETERY; Mendingham Military Cemetery (Belgium) – VI. F. 16
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; 2 other William Clarkes listed.  Son of David Clarke. Husband of Wilhelmina Clarke of 28 Ulverston Street Belfast.





NAME; Clawson, William James
RANK; Rifleman
SERV. NO; 18911
UNIT/SERVICE; 12th Battalion
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Rifles
BORN; Carrickfergus abt. 1893
LIVED;  Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED; Belfast, September 26th 1914 aged 21
FATE; Survived the war – Wounded at the Somme July 1916
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Labourer




NAME; Clifford, William John
RANK; Greaser
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;  Mercantile Marine
REGIMENT; S.S “Donegal”
BORN;
LIVED; Lancasterian Street, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; Died 17/04/1917 aged 29
CEMETERY; Body Never Recovered
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; Tower Hill Memorial - UK
REMARKS; Son of Letitia Clifford of Lancastarian Street and Robert Clifford



NAME; Close, Joseph 
RANK;
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; H.M.S “Impereuse”
REGIMENT;
BORN;
LIVED; Green Street, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; 


NAME; Close, Alexander 
RANK; Rifleman
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;12th Battalion
REGIMENT;Royal Irish Rifles
BORN;Carrickfergus 1898
LIVED;Green Street, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE;Wounded at the Somme July 1916 aged 18
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;Prior to enlisting Alexander worked as a mechanic in Taylor's Mill, Carrickfergus. 



NAME; Clugston, Andrew
RANK; Rifleman
SERV. NO; 14305
UNIT/SERVICE; Royal Irish Rifles (UVF)
REGIMENT; 9TH Battalion
BORN; Carrickfergus 1871
LIVED;
ENLISTED; Belfast 17th September 1914 aged 43
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Married




NAME; Connar, R.L.  (MAYBE GONNAR)
RANK; 2nd Lieutenant
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Fusiliers
BORN;
LIVED; Whinfield, Greenisland
ENLISTED;
FATE; Wounded
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;



NAME; Connor, Charles
RANK; Gunner?
SERV. NO; 80588
UNIT/SERVICE; 74th Bde, Ammunition Col.
REGIMENT; Royal Field Artillery
BORN;
LIVED; 17 Adelaide Avenue, Whitehead
ENLISTED;
FATE; KIA – aged 23
CEMETERY; Etaples Military Cemetery VI, E. 23 – France
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Son of Mr Fredrick Connor and Margaret Connor of same address


NAME; Coogan, William
RANK;
SERV. NO; 3030
UNIT/SERVICE; 6th Battalion
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Regiment
BORN; Carrickfergus abt. 1879
LIVED; David Street, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED; Londonderry, February 10th 1915 aged 36
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; General labourer, aged 36 years 308 days when enlisting




NAME; Cousins, Nathaniel
RANK; Rifleman – Corporal
SERV. NO; 9019
UNIT/SERVICE; 3rd Batt
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Rifles
BORN; Carrickfergus
LIVED;
ENLISTED;
FATE; Died, Home, February 16th 1915
CEMETERY; GRANGEGORMAN MILITARY CEMETERY (Dublin) - CE. 583.
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;


NAME; Craig, George
RANK; Private
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; 12th Batt
REGIMENT; R.I.R
BORN;
LIVED; Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH; 1st Carrickfergus Pres.
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;




NAME; Craig, James
RANK; Rifleman
SERV. NO; 11909
UNIT/SERVICE; 15th Batt
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Rifles
BORN; Carrickfergus                                                          
LIVED;
ENLISTED;
FATE; Died, Home, October 4th 1914 aged 46
CEMETERY; CARRICKFERGUS (ST. NICHOLAS) CHURCH OF IRELAND CHURCHYARD - 285
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Son of David and Jane Craig.



NAME; Creighton, Patrick
RANK;
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT;
BORN;
LIVED;
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;



NAME; Creighton, William D
RANK; P.O
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE;
REGIMENT; Armoured Cars
BORN;
LIVED; Whitehead
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH; 1st Carrickfergus Pres.
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; St Georges and St Stanislaus Medals




 



NAME; Crichton, James Bell - V.C
RANK; Private
SERV. NO; 14/131
UNIT/SERVICE; 2ND Battalion
REGIMENT; The Auckland Regiment ( Countess of Ranfurly's Own )
BORN; Carrickfergus – July 15th 1879
LIVED; Carrickfergus / New Zealand
ENLISTED;
FATE; Lived out the war and died 22 September 1961, aged 82
CEMETERY; Waikumete Memorial Park Soldiers' Cemetery, near Auckland
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL; Plaque: Premises of Weston Engineering 75 Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus

REMARKS: James Crichton is one of only 2 Carrickfergus natives to have won the Victoria Cross the highest award for bravery in combat.  He was born in Carrickfergus in July 1882.  Before emigrating to New Zealand he served with the British Cameron Highlanders, and saw active service in South Africa. He enlisted in the 1st New Zealand Expeditionary Force on 22 August 1914 and embarked for Egypt in October of that year as a Corporal in the N.Z. Army Service Corps. He served on Gallipoli from October to December, 1915, and left for France in April, 1916, as a Company Quartermaster Sergeant.
In April, 1918, while serving as a Warrant Officer with 1st N.Z. Field Bakery, he voluntarily relinquished his rank and transferred as a Private to the Auckland Infantry Regiment. He won his Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Crevecoeur, France, on 30 September 1918.

His citation reads as follows.

"Although wounded in the foot, he continued to advance with the troops, despite difficult canal and river obstacles. When his platoon was subsequently forced back by a counter-attack, he succeeded in carrying a message. This involved his swimming a river and crossing an area swept by machine-gun fire before he subsequently rejoined his platoon. Later, he undertook on his own initiative to save a bridge which had been mined, and although under close fire of machine guns and snipers, he succeeded in removing the charges, returning with the fuses and detonators. Though suffering from a painful wound, he displayed the highest degree of valour and devotion to duty." (London Gazette, 12 November 1918).

He returned to New Zealand after the war and was discharged in September of that 1919. In 1937 he attended the Coronation of King George VI as a Sergeant in the N.Z. Coronation Contingent. He died in Auckland on 27 September 1961 and is buried in the Soldiers' Cemetery at Waikumete, Auckland.
  • Victoria Cross
  • Queen's South Africa Medal ( 1899-1902 )
    • 5 clasps:
    • "Cape Colony" - "Orange Free State" - "Transvaal"
    • "South Africa 1901" - "South Africa 1902"
  • 1914 - 15 Star
  • British War Medal ( 1914-20 )
  • Victory Medal ( 1914-19 )
  • 1939 - 45 Star
  • War Medal ( 1939-45 )
  • New Zealand War Service Medal ( 1939-45 )
  • King George VI Coronation Medal ( 1937 )
  • Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal ( 1953 )
Portrait of Private James Crichton VC

Plaque:located at 75 Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus





NAME; Crow, Thomas
RANK;
SERV. NO; 18894
UNIT/SERVICE; 9th Batt
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Rifles
BORN; Carrickfergus abt. 1883
LIVED; Carrickfergus
ENLISTED; Belfast 1914 aged 31
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;



NAME; Crymble, James
RANK; Driver
SERV. NO;
UNIT/SERVICE; 22nd Brigade
REGIMENT; R.F.A
BORN;
LIVED; Greenisland
ENLISTED;
FATE;
CEMETERY;
CHURCH; 1st Carrickfergus Pres.
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;




NAME; Cullen, Cyril
RANK; Lance Corporal
SERV. NO; 23694
UNIT/SERVICE; 9th Batt
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Fusiliers
BORN;
LIVED; Hazeldene, Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; Killed  in Action Belgium 16th August 1917 aged 18
CEMETERY; Dochy Farm New British Cemetery – VI. E. 26. 
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS;  SON OF EDWARD B. AND NELLIE CULLEN, OF HAZELDENE, CARRICKFERGUS, CO. ANTRIM.



NAME; Cunningham, J.H
RANK; Rifleman
SERV. NO; 732
UNIT/SERVICE; A COY – 11th Battalion
REGIMENT; Royal Irish Rifles
BORN; Carrickfergus
LIVED;  Carrickfergus
ENLISTED;
FATE; Killed in Action – France – 26th June 1916 aged 32
CEMETERY; Forceville Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord – III. C. 228
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; SON OF THE LATE JAMES AND SARAH CUNNINGHAM, OF CARRICKFERGUS, CO. ANTRIM.

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