James Toland

British Army

Royal Irish Fusiliers

Photo courtesy of Andrew Toland

James Toland was the husband of Catherine Murray, the daughter of Mary Tinneny of Goladuff and Derrykenny.  He was from Lurgan.  He served in France with the 1st Battalion of the Irish Fusiliers during World War I.  His son Andrew followed in his foot steps when he enlisted in the Royal Irish Fusiliers following World War II.  Following the war, James and Catherine raised their 14 children in Lurgan, Ireland and Manchester, England.