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Cpl Geoffrey McNeill: Funeral held in Portrush | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
The funeral of a soldier found dead in his barracks in England has taken place in Portrush, County Antrim. | |
Corporal Geoffrey McNeill, 32, from Ballymoney, County Antrim, was found dead at Clive Barracks, Tern Hill, near Market Drayton on 8 March. | Corporal Geoffrey McNeill, 32, from Ballymoney, County Antrim, was found dead at Clive Barracks, Tern Hill, near Market Drayton on 8 March. |
Soldiers from the Royal Irish Regiment formed a guard of honour along with Royal British Legion members. | |
Lance/Corporal Richard Farrell, 23, also of Clive Barracks, has been charged with his murder. | Lance/Corporal Richard Farrell, 23, also of Clive Barracks, has been charged with his murder. |
After a private family service at Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, the funeral cortege moved to Ballywillan Cemetary where Mr McNeill was buried with full military honours. | |
The soldiers' family said his life had been dedicated to the Royal Irish Regiment. | |
In a statement, one of his three brothers - Jason - said he was a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend and touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of meeting him. |
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