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5117   Private Hugh Hagan
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Dated added: 01/01/2016   Last updated: 12/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 1st Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (British Army)
Died: 17/10/1915 (Died)
Age: 36
Summary      
Hugh Hagan was the son of Henry and Margaret Hagan. Hugh was born about 1878 in Maghera. Hugh was married to Mary H Hagan. Private Hugh Hagan was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders when he ‘died’ on Sun 17th October 1915. He was 37 years old. Private Hugh Hagan is buried in St Sever Cemetery in Rouen, France.
Further Information
Hugh Hagan was the son of Henry and Margaret Hagan. Hugh was born about 1878 in Maghera.
Hugh was married to Mary H Hagan.
Medal card
Private Hugh Hagan was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders when he ‘died’ on Sun 17th October 1915. He was 37 years old.
A report was published in the Scottish newspaper, the Evening Times, on 23rd October 1915 of Private Hugh Hagan’s death.
Private Hugh Hagan is buried in St Sever Cemetery in Rouen, France.
The CWGC record Private Hugh Hagan as the son of Henry and Margaret Hagan. He is also listed as the husband of Mary H Hagan, of 53 Greenfield Street, Govan, Glasgow.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Maghera area Maghera Born in Maghera area 54.839648 -6.672830
References and Links
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1 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
2 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private Hugh Hagan's grave can be purchased here
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