| Surname: | McGinley |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/8552 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 17/12/1915 to 18/6/1916. Formerly Pte. 6 Connaught Rangers. No. 6/4111. 3/6/18 medically discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Widow's Pension Card:- MPW2. Ireland awards section, John McGinley, No. 8552, MFP, L/Cpl, 10/5/1924 Died, rheumatic fever, widow Elizabeth McGinley, Braughshene, Co Antrim, Ireland. Also:- McGinley, John, MFP, P/8552, 3/6/18 to discharge, Broughshene, Ballymena, Co., Antrim, file destroyed 25/7/3? to effects 26/5/24, 12/MM/4846. Stamp: Ad 29/5/18, at 27/6 from 4/6/18 to 23/6/18, Chelsea no. VV56.1317, received 27/5/18. Also:- 12/MM/4846. McGinley, John, MFP, P/8552, A/L/Cpl, 3/6/18 to discharge, married, Broughshene, Balymena, Co. Antrim, disability Rheumatism, attr. John McGinley. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/66 June 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 414389. Enlisted 5/4/1915, discharged 3/6/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 38years 2months. Served abroad. |