McCarthy, James Francis

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Cemetery: Jerusalem War Cemetery

Country: Israel

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Rank: Corporal

Force: Army

Official Number: A M 8674

Unit: 1st Bn. Royal Irish Regiment.

Country of Service: British

Details: 24th January 1918. Age 33. Son of James and Johanna McCarthy of 24 College St. Clonmel Co. Tipperary. F. 37. An extract from "The London Gazette " dated 14th May 1918 records the following : Albert Medal in Gold. "On the 24th January 1918 in Palestine Corporal McCarthy was cleaning grenades in his quarters when the fuse of one became ignited. He carried it out to throw it into a safe place but finding a number of men standing around he realised that he could not throw it anywhere without injuring his comrades. He clasped the grenade in both hands and held it close to his side. The grenade exploded killing Corporal McCarthy who by his devoted courage saved his comrades from serious injury."

Photograph by Fred Strauss

Jerusalem War Cemetery - McCarthy, James Francis

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