McGrory, F (Francis)

McGrory, F (Francis)
Private Francis McGrory next of kin was his mother, Elizabeth (Lizzie) McGrory of 16 Donegal Place, Londonderry. He had tuberculosis[1] of the small intestine for twenty-one days before it spread to his brain. He passed away a few days later in Ebrington Barracks. He had served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 4th Battalion.
The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 4th Battalion was also known as the Fermanagh Light Infantry. It was a reserve battalion and never left Ireland. They were based in Buncrana, Donegal.
Prior to his enlistment Francis McGrory was in court a few times for being drunk and disorderly.
Francis was awarded no medals as he did not serve abroad. No further information can be found at present.
Date of Death: 24/10/1915 (Aged 23)
Service: Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 4th Battalion.
Service Number: 4/25892 & 27167
Burial Location: Londonderry (or Derry), City Cemetery, L. Mil. 4.
[1] Pulmonary tuberculosis, sometime known as TB, which leads to wasting away of the body.