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125386: The McCully Brothers

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posted on 2024-07-19, 16:09 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

Story: Six brothers from the McCully family, all of whom served in the war. Of the 6 brothers, 2 were killed during WW1. William James Holly McCully was buried at sea following fatal injuries sustained in the Dardanelles. Frederick McCully was killed in action in Peronne, France and he is buried in a Commonwealth war grave nearby. Sydney Carlisle McCully (grandfather of contributor) was wounded and shipped home but survived and was the last remaining brother to pass away in 1981.

History

Name of contributor(s)

Anon

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

The McCully Brothers

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1914-1918

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

Various

Object(s)

1. A picture of the 6 McCully brothers. This photo is a collection of 6 photos (one for each brother) that were then superimposed to form this main one. 2. A letter from the Kings privy office. 3. An original cutting from the Weekly Guernsey Express detailing the story of the brothers and their education and service in the forces. 4. A picture of Sydney Carlisle McCully along with his regiment. 5. William John McCully (great grandfather) – but too old to serve during WW1 6. Medals for Sydney Carlisle McCully 7. Medals for Frederick McCully