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Henry Fergus Mackain (my 3rd cousin 3 times removed) was born in 1892 in Paris, France, the 2nd eldest son of John Elgin Mackain and Marguerite (nee Lejeune-Vincent).
In 1915 Henry enlisted in the Artists' Rifles. "During WWI, 10,256 officers were commissioned after training with the Artists' Rifles. They went to the Foot Guards, every infantry regiment and to many of the Corps". Henry was killed in action in 1917, whilst serving in the Royal Flying Corps. He was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Lieutenant Henry Fergus Mackain is remembered with honour at AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
