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Rifleman BENJAMIN LYNESS

Service Number: G/654
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Royal Irish Rifles

1st Garrison Bn.

Date of Death

Died 15 April 1919

Age 37 years old

Buried or commemorated at

LISBURN CEMETERY

New. E. 94.

United Kingdom

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of William and Mary Lyness (nee O'Brien); husband of Mary Lyness (nee McGrath).
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Buried or commemorated at

LISBURN CEMETERY
County Antrim United Kingdom
Number of casualties: 29
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