Lieutenant Cecil John Trower Black

Regiment: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Panel reference: Panel 2 to 7.
Date published: 30/07/1915
Killed in action: Yes
Date of death: 09/05/1915
Age at death: 18
Cemetery: Helles Memorial, Turkey
Information: Lieutenant Cecil John Trower Black, Royal Marine Light Infantry, who gave his life for his King and Country in the Dardanelles on May 9th, was a son of Mr. W. Black, High Sheriff for the Co. Monaghan. Lieutenant Black was only 18 years of age, and his kindly disposition, unassuming manner and absolute fearlessness had endeared him to all with whom he came in contact.