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3754   Private James Finnegan
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Dated added: 01/01/2016   Last updated: 12/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (British Army)
Died: 20/11/1918 (Died of Wounds)
Age: 29
Summary      
James Finnegan was the son of John and Catherine Finnegan. James was born in Bangor or Holywood, County Down about 1889. Private James Finnegan was serving with ‘B’ Company, 2nd Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry when he died on Wednesday 20th November 1918. He was 29 years old. Private James Finnegan is buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport. The CWGC records Private James Finnegan as the son of John and Catherine Finnegan, of Innisrush, Portglenone.
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Cemetery Details
Cemetery: Mont Huon Military Cemetery
  Le Treport, Seine-Maritime
Grave Ref: Grave IX-B-11B
CWGC Casualty 469036
Summary      
Le Treport is a small seaport 25 kilometres north-east of Dieppe. The Cemetery is 1.5 kilometres south of the town. Go towards the centre of Le Treport and then follow the Littoral/Dieppe sign. The Cemetery stands on the D940.
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1 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
2 North Down and Ards War Dead Holywood and District
Magherafelt District's War Dead Acknowledgements 2014-2023