Historical information

Aloysious McGann was a WW1 soldier, service number 2365, who was killed in action at France in June 1917. He was a resident of Chiltern and was married to Celia Elizabeth McGann from Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen. He was a cadet and a Citizens Military Forces member prior to the commencement of WW1. Aloysious served with 37 Batallion, 3 Division.
Prior to his enlistment Aloysious was a grocer by trade. He is buried at Grave number 3456 Menin Gate Memorial Ypres Belgium.

Significance

Aloysious McGann was a WW1 soldier (1914-1918) and Chiltern Resident, who served in the Great War and was killed in action in France
Buried at Ypres Belgium.

Physical description

Photograph and an accompanying hand written card
Photograph is Sepia coloured and reproduced.
Hand written card : Ivory colour

Inscriptions & markings

Photograph inscription on photograph : Aloysious McGann died 8 June 1917 Buried at Ypres (Menin Gate) Belgium.
Hand written card : In memory of Aloysious McGann who served his country well. From your Grand daughters Joan and Sandy.