Edward McNamee was born in Cookstown. He was living and working in Scotland when he enlisted with the 9th Battalion Cameronians in Hamilton. Private Edward McNamee was serving with the 9th Battalion of the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) when he was killed in action on Tuesday 18th July 1916. The 9th Battalion lost eighteen men that day, including Private McNamee, during the fight for High Wood on the Somme.
Further Information
Edward McNamee was born in Cookstown. However, no record of the birth of an Edward McNamee was recorded between 1875 and 1900 in Cookstown, according to GRONI.
Edward was living and working in Scotland when he enlisted with the 9th Battalion Cameronians in Hamilton.
The 9th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were formed at Hamilton in August 1914 and landed at Boulogne, France on 12th May 1915.
Private Edward McNamee was serving with the 9th Battalion of the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) when he was killed in action on Tuesday 18th July 1916.
The 9th Battalion lost eighteen men that day, including Private McNamee, during the fight for High Wood on the Somme.
In his will, Edward left all to his aunt, Mary Ann McEneny, who was living at 91 Divis Street, Belfast.
Last Will and Testament of Private Edward McNamee dated 7th July 1915:
In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property and effects to my aunt Mary Ann McEneny 91 Davis Street Belfast, Ireland. Private E McNamee 9th Scottish Rifles, 11380. 7th July 1915
Private Edward McNamee has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
