Killed in action. On the 12th October 1916, the 2nd and 4th S.A.I. attacked Snag and Tail Trenches. The assault died away because of machine guns nests, placed well back in prepared positions, which caught the attacking waves at long range
Brother of Ethel May Irvine, of Rancleigh, Dublin, Ireland. Born Dublin, Ireland January 16, 1882. Former South African Policeman. Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916