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Commemorating the Fallen of WW1

Today we remember …

17th September 1914. Richard Magenis, C Social, 1902. 2nd Lt, 3rd Bn (attd 2nd Bn) Royal Irish Rifles. Killed in action at the Battle of the AisneHe was a career soldier who had served with the Royal Irish Rifles since 1908. His greatest interest was hunting and he was the Master of Rockingham Harriers from 1910 until his death.

Richard Magenis, 2nd Lt, 3rd Bn, Royal Irish Rifles. kia 17 September 1914

Richard Magenis, 2nd Lt, 3rd Bn, Royal Irish Rifles. kia 17 September 1914

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