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Click on image to purchase photographic copy or purchase download at bottom of page. MAJOR MERRICK HUGH McCONNEL ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY 
MAJOR MERRICK HUGH MCCONNEL (F, 1898-1902) was born on November 6th, 1884. He was the son of W. H. McConnel Esq., of Stretton House, Alfreton, Derbyshire, and came to Winchester from Horris Hill. He was a House Prefect and for two years a member of Lords ; he played in O.T.H. VI and in Association XI, won Steeplechase and was one of the best racquets players in the School. In 1902 he passed into Woolwich, where he maintained his reputation as an athlete, and in 1904 obtained his commission in the R.A. For the next eight years he served in England and acted for some time as A.D.C. to Major-General H. E. Belfield, General Officer Commanding at Woolwich, whose elder daughter he married in 1912. He was with his battery in India when war broke out, and in October 1914 was ordered to France in command of an ammunition column. He served there continuously till his death, with the excep-tion of two brief periods of ill-health, and was twice mentioned in Despatches. He was struck by a shell on September 13th, 1917, while observing for his battery in an exposed position near Ypres, and died in hospital the following day. All his life he was devoted to music ; he was a good violinist and as a boy possessed a beautiful voice. Purchase Downloadable Photo Of Major Merrick Hugh McConnel Choose Return to WW1Photos.com option after payment to be taken to photo to download. Any problems with the download contact orders@ww1photos.com and I will email it to you. |