William McNally was born 1895, Ryhope, Durham.

His parents were William and Ellen McNally, both born in Sunderland. William had 7 siblings.

Army number: 95281. Rank: Private. Unit: 1/9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry.

The photograph left says 9th DLI, Rhineland, 1918. The newspaper held is The Times on the day the war ended.

On William's Protection Certificate of October 23, 1919, his home address is 12, Railway Street, Murton Colliery.

William McNally is the father of Mrs Ruby Adamson of Newton Aycliffe.