Carrickfergus remembers Petty Officer James Boal - 287397 - Royal Navy serving on board H.M.S Valerian. Born Carrickfergus 1878, died 17th May 1919 aged 41 of wounds sustained in service.
James lived with his wife and family in 4 Warwick Row, Carrickfergus and was an active member of St Nicholas Church of Ireland.
He is buried in Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery Kent - Naval 7 370 (pictured)