According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, there were eight soldiers named William McBride, and a further six listed as W. McBride, who died in France or Belgium during the First World War but none matches the soldier in the song.
If you do not claim 100% of your self-employed health insurance deduction, you can include the remaining premiums with your other medical expenses as an itemized deduction on Form 1040, Schedule A (PDF).
Tax Deductions. The IRS allows taxpayers who itemize deductions to claim certain medical expenses. Deductible costs include those paid with after-tax dollars only. You canât deduct any portion of pretax medical insurance payments or HSA contributions your employer deposits on your behalf.