William Meaney (1896-1915)

Hugh Meaney and Martha Rogan named their fifth son William. William Meaney was born 2^nd January 1896 at Dree Dromara[1]. The birth was registered by his mother on 24^th February.

At the outbreak of WW1 William tried to join an Irish regiment but was refused as he was too young. He travelled to Scotland and joined the Kings Own Scottish borderers[2] at Dumfries.

1849 Private William Meaney of 1/5 Battalion K.O.S. Borderers was killed in action on 12^th July 1915 in the Dardanelles during WW1[3].

He is remembered on either panel 84 to 92 or 220 to 222 on the Helles Memorial[4]