Major James McNally is categorised as a casualty of World War 1 by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Husband of Mary "Minnie" O'Shea McNally.


At the birth of his daughter Clare in 1887, James was a Sergeant-Major in the Connaught Rangers.
The family were then living in Forster Street, Galway.

In the 1901 census, the McNally family were living at Renmore Barracks, Galway, the Depot of the Connaught Rangers.

present were,
James McNally, aged 42, a Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 4th Battalion of The Connaught Rangers, married, born in Co. Monaghan.
Mary, his wife, aged 38, married, born in Co. Cork.

Mary Frances, daughter, aged 15, a Scholar, born in Co. Cork.
Clare Eleanor, daughter, aged 13, a Scholar, born in Co. Cork.
Violet Kathleen, daughter, a Scholar, aged 6, born in Cyprus.
Mona, daughter, aged 4, a Scholar, born in Co. Mayo.
Bernard, son, aged 3, born in Co. Galway.

a domestic servant was also present.


In the 1911 census, the McNally family were living at Renmore Barracks, Galway.
The home they lived in was the largest house in the Barracks, and had 12 rooms.

present were,
James McNally, aged 52 4/12, a Major and Quartermaster of The Connaught Rangers, married, born in Co. Monaghan.
Mary, his wife, aged 38, married, born in Co. Cork.
They had been married 26 years and had 6 children, all of whom were alive.

Clare Eleanor, daughter, aged 23, born in Co. Cork.
Violet Kathleen, daughter, a Scholar, aged 16 5/12, born in Cyprus.
Mona, daughter, aged 15, a Scholar, born in Co. Mayo.
Bernard, son, aged 13 1/12, a Scholar, born in Co. Galway.
Beatrice, daughter, aged 10, a Scholar, born in Co. Galway.

a domestic servant was also present.


Note.
The registration in Ireland of the birth of Violet Kathleen McNally in the quarter ended October-December 1895, notes that the birth took place in Alexandria, Egypt.


His daughter Clare died in the sinking of R.M.S. Leinster on 10 October 1918.