 Also, Alfred O'Rahilly's biography of the fallen chaplain is known to have been one of Behan's favorite books.Irish folk singer Willie 'Liam' Clancy was named after him due to his mother's fondness for Doyle, although they never met.Doyle was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery during the assault on the village of Ginchy during the Battle of the Somme in 1916.