McCann, H (Hugh)
McCann, H (Hugh)
Private Hugh McCann was the son of M. McCann. His sister Catherine McCann of 102 Lecky Road is listed as his next of kin.
Hugh had served with the 370th Labour Corps (Service number 533965), the Royal Irish Fusiliers (service number 27994) and the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (service number 25293 (incomplete)).
His pension record states his date of death as the 15th of July 1919, whereas officially it is the 15th of February 1919. Cause of death was jaundice in the Military Hospital, Fovant, Wiltshire, England.
Hugh was awarded the British War and Victory Medal; unfortunately, no further information can be found at present.
Date of Death: 15/02/1919 (Aged 28)
Service: Private, Royal Irish Fusiliers, 3rd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and 370th Labour Corps
Service Number: G/27994, 533965, 27994, 25293 (incomplete.)
Burial Location: Londonderry (or Derry), City Cemetery, M. D. 535.
