Despite his wartime experience, Bill Balmer served in the Royal Marines until July 11, 1953
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Belfast-born Lance-Corporal Hugh McNeill, of the Royal Marines Light Infantry, perished when his ship was torpedoed by a First World War U-Boat. He served during the Boxer Rebellion in China, the defence of Antwerp and with the RNAS Armoured Car Division. His service is commemorated in Ballymena where he and his wife lived.
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