need more people. ..those three are lonely in there
Chris
I just sing like anyone else
However I do play classical clarinet
Chris
I just sing like anyone else
However I do play classical clarinet
Not like me you don't. ;D I love to sing but going by the reaction of my son and dog, it's not pretty :o
I always wanted to play the saxaphone.....sighs
Kenny 'G' is my hero
interesting site Christopher
http://www.wwiimemories.com/journals/rcjournalsAA1006.jpg
Chris
Just found it and the name is Monea !
My grandad Henry Houston was in the Royal Irish Rifles in France. There's a story that his eye came out, and he could see it hanging by a string on his cheek. The surgeon put it back again. :o
My mum, Annie McGurgan was in the Red Cross in WW2 in Belfast. She was a dance hostess, and was taken in the lorries to the US army camp, where they were entertained by bands such as Glenn Miller.
The British Red Cross Museum and Archives (http://www.redcross.org.uk/standard.asp?id=3423&cachefixer=) hold personnel indexes from both World Wars. In 1909 the War Office issued the Scheme for the Organisation of Voluntary Aid. Under this scheme, the British Red Cross Society was given the role of providing supplementary aid to the Territorial Forces Medical Service in the event of war. In order to provide trained personnel for this task, county branches of the British Red Cross Society organised units called Voluntary Aid Detachments (VADs).
Thanks M, this genealogy thing is certainly not a short time project. ::) After all my searching I have not had a single success ::)
chris,
it seems strange to me that I can search for known facts like the my fathers DoB, birthplace, DoD, military service and I still get nothing. ??? Maybe he was in the secret service and they want to keep it secret ;D
Hi,
Just wondering if someone could advise me how I would look up a person's pension records for British Army 1914-1920?
thanks
Abbey
my great uncle frank houston from artillery street was on the hms hood i believe he was 21 when he died does anyone know anything about him i believe he died on the ship
Dave,
Did your family have any connections with Cheshire?
Christopher
Hi folks, for a better way of trying to serch for people who died in WW1 & 2 . Try useing theis site It will take you to the CWGC site in the end but is far easy to search for loved ones on it. You can just put in there two and will list all men who died from there.
http://www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search2.php
Have fun and merry christmas
Migky ;)
Wasn't he though ! A gorgeous young man, and his son ( my father ) was the spitting image of him. I have all of his war medals and about twelve postcards he sent home from France, all with handwritten little messages on the back. These are my treasures. Something that he touched and that I can touch also.(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj9/hendy1016/James_McGimpsey-1.jpg)
I've compiled as much information on him as I could find and everything is now in a scrapbook ready to be handed down to the next generation. I'm making sure that he will never be forgotten in our family and I just feel privileged to call myself his granddaughter. His only grandchild.
my great uncle frank houston from artillery street was on the hms hood i believe he was 21 when he died does anyone know anything about him i believe he died on the ship
Hi Mary, I just sent you some details and a photo of my grandfather, James McGimpsey, who was killed in action in France in WW1 at the age of 21. I hope you got it. Brilliant site by the way !
Hi, I know you are mainly concerned with WW1 and WW2 but someone from the Birmingham (UK) History Forum has suggested you may be able to help me. My grandfather was born somewhere in Ireland around 1882 while his father was serving in the 16th Queens Royal Lancers - apparantly the regiment was in several locations so I can`t pinpoint where he was born. I`ve tried to find him on several genealogical sites but without luck. I don`t know if children born within a regiment would have been registered in the usual way. Unfortunately I don`t even know exactly what date he was born. Any suggestions you could give me would be most gratefully received. Jane
Thanks Christopher - I have already contacted the regimental museum - the regiment went to Ireland in 1882 (the year in which my grandfather was born) but was split up and based in 4 different locations so that`s not much help. I think I may have to admit defeat! Jane
Hi
Here is some information on my G. Uncle John Williamson who died in WWI
http://www.cwgc.org/search/certificate.aspx?casualty=158976
and of my Grandmother's 1st husband William John Rankin. They only got married less than 3 months before he was killed.
http://www.cwgc.org/search/certificate.aspx?casualty=2914925
the WWI campaign medal list show 119 James Glovers saw active service, including the following which seems to be for the guy from the Roll of Honour:-
Medal card of Glover, James
Corps Regiment No Rank
Royal Field Artillery 89906 Driver
Date 1914-1920
Catalogue reference WO 372/8
Image Reference 36959 / 4287
While I'm on, my dad served out East during WWII. I know he got four medals including Burma Star & Java Star.
Hello all
Can anybody help me regarding getting information about Welsh relative. I believe he died Jerusalem 1917 and have seen casualty record on cwgc. I have service number etc - is other information readily available? Who do I contact regarding military records. many thanks :)
Hi
Would appreciate any information on Able seaman Frank Cassells died 1945 (age 19) in WW11. His name is recorded on Lurgan War Memorial. [Especially parents if listed.]
Thanks
David
Thanks BD it looks like a good site, so will have a go, thanks for your response.
Belfast Telegraph Thursday 4th April 1918
Private A. Coid, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, died from wounds and gas poisoning received in action on 21st March. His elder brother was killed in action on 29th April, 1916. Their mother was a resident at 17, Shipbuoy Street, Belfast
I am Heather Coid, a third cousin of Andrew's and am looking for further information on both him and James his brother. His mother Jane Coid, previously married to the boys' father remarried Charles McCloy. There are bound to be McCloy relations still in Belfast but I have come to a blank. I have recently visited Andrew's grave at Grand Seracourt British Cemetry in France and know that James has no grave but is mentioned on the memorial wall at Loos. If anyone could come up with photgraphs of the boys or any relative living or dead connected to them I would be delighted.
Also thank you to Christopher for the Telegraph extract.
hcoid,
If you check my posting about six postings previous(on July 5th), you will see a link to a WW1 site.
If you visit the site, join up and post your query, giving as much info. as possible on the "Soldiers" thread.
There is a member who calls himself "Desmond7", and he knows all about the 'skins.
Thank you I know all about the soldiers I want to know about the relatives but thanks anyway!
Good Luck.
BD
;)
Hi,Was he John Haslett of 32 Ghent St aged 34 and married to Annie?
Would you have any info on Major Horace H. Haslett (won the Croix de Chevalier) in 1917 or his brother J. Horner Haslett? They are ancestors of mine from my mothers side.
Thanks for any help.
Mark.
Ulsterroots, I seem to be in that site more than anywhere else these days, can I add your gguncles to my list, have you a photograph or any other info you'd like to add?
Send me all the info [email protected]
Mary
Any information on Royal Navy records for the Batlle of Jutland. My Grandfather's brother Thomas McCann was killed on his ship HMS Defence according to my elderly Aunt. I have found Navy records for a Thomas McCann from Belfast who died there but the date of his birth does not match the one I have for my relative. There is a roll of honour plaque in St Anne's Cathdral with this name on it errected by The Printers Union and his father was a printer. There is also a memorial in Plymouth as well but I am now not sure if he is the right one. Is it possible that his DOB could be wrong on his Navy Records?
Thank you BD found the answer on that link. He is the right one. There is a plaque with his name on it in St Annes's Cathedral in Belfast. I will be paying my respects there when I go home next month.
Moonlight,
Try here.
http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showforum=24 (http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showforum=24)
Thank you BD found the answer on that link. He is the right one. There is a plaque with his name on it in St Annes's Cathedral in Belfast. I will be paying my respects there when I go home next month.
Is it possible that his DOB could be wrong on his Navy Records?
Yes, my husband's great grandfather's age on his navy records is exactly 2 years and 1 day younger than the date on his birth certificate. Initially I thought the discrepancy was because he lied about his age to get into the navy, then I realised that he'd made himself younger, not older.
:smile:
Hi Mary, and good day to you all....
I am not performing a geno. search but i do browse this excellent site now and again, my dad ( George Ward bn. 1912 ) was a Belfast man and i would assume his family are still there abouts but i have of no knowledge of this. He had at least two sisters and a brother, it is his brother, my uncle, ( Henry Baxter Ward ) this post refers to...I apologise in advance if Henrys closer family are already aware...
It was by shear chance that i come across some interesting information on H.M.S. Violets, ( WW2 corvette, K35 ) home page. the account details of this incident ( Death on board ) is almost word for word to the story my parents told me many many times years ago when the family photo whose who took centre stage, not much on tv then, bit like now..
"Died instantly from cyanide poisoning after eating a tomato on board after ship was fumigated in Durban 1945". As no name was given to the unfortunate lad i carried out some research and found my uncles burial site in Stellawood Commonwealth Graves Cem. Durban..The information on the headstone together with personal details, to my sparse knowledge is correct...
Just thought i would share this, as it was a complete chance find and may be of use... What is more important i emailed the H.M.S. Violet website owner Clive Parish, who can now add the name Henry Baxter Ward ( paddy ) to the crew list, and witness account.
Mary, i will e-mail Henrys service info. to your goodself, include it in your database if you wish...but right now i could murder a pint... many thanks...
No worries....Peter D Ward...
(http://www.boardoo.com/free-smilies/smilies/boardoo-starwars-smiley-2873.gif)...
Peter,
Your uncle is remembered on this excellent website and it allows you to add a photo if you wish.
BD
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=ward&GSfn=henry&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GScntry=64&GSob=n&GRid=47423870&df=all (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=ward&GSfn=henry&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GScntry=64&GSob=n&GRid=47423870&df=all)&
Hi all,
I am hoping that someone could lookup the record of Francis Tohill. I have found him listed on
http://www.military-genealogy.com/nameShow-war-1-sid-207812.htm (http://www.military-genealogy.com/nameShow-war-1-sid-207812.htm)
I would be very grateful of any help with this
Thanks for all your help
Kieran
Hi all,
I am hoping that someone could lookup the record of Francis Tohill. I have found him listed on
http://www.military-genealogy.com/nameShow-war-1-sid-207812.htm (http://www.military-genealogy.com/nameShow-war-1-sid-207812.htm)
I would be very grateful of any help with this
Thanks for all your help
Kieran
Something of a mystery here.(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/welterweight1953/picforforum.jpg)
My Father-in-law was 'up in the attic' and came across some medals etc. We can associate them with various family members but we came across what I think is a WWI Victory medal. It's inscribed 6809 Pte J McCaffrey R IR RIF. Cannot place him in the family. Can anyone shed any light?
Medal has 'The Great War for Civilisation' on it.
Hi Boxer1949 - many thanks for the photos, did you find them in the Belfast Telegraph - or do you have original copies would love them for my book - also what, where is Carrick House - thanks soozieI got the photo's on the web Carrick House is in Carrick Hill in north Belfast its a hostel for male homeless the one thats in the photo is long gone.If anymore photos come up ill forward them on to you good luck wit the book
Connaught Rangers,
can any one tell me about them?
m.
Hi M
The photo is of General Eisenhower with Lord Londonderry on his left - I am not 100% sure if it Lord Londonderry but if does look like him and if it was taken in Belfast as I presume it was then chances are it is - soozie
Hi I would imagine it would have been in the Belfast Telegraph or News Letter and possibly 1945 - Central Library are very helpful you should try there - soozie
M.
Here is the full photo.
Even better,thanks bobdenn
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll119/dbf_bucket/eisenhowerBelfast.jpg)
Name:BOYLE
Initials:J
]Nationality:United Kingdom
Rank:Private
Regiment/Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers"fB" Coy. 6th Bn.
Age:23
Date of Death:03/10/1918
Service No:4276
Additional information:Son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Boyle, of Ballamore, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.
Casualty Type:Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Cemetery:]PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY, GOUY[
Name:BOYLE
Initials:J
]Nationality:United Kingdom
Rank:Private
Regiment/Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers"fB" Coy. 6th Bn.
Age:23
Date of Death:03/10/1918
Service No:4276
Additional information:Son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Boyle, of Ballamore, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.
Casualty Type:Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Cemetery:]PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY, GOUY[
Is this the boy/man in the photo Bobdenn?
m.
Can any one tell me about this photo?
I copied it some where but didn't take any notes.
The more I look at it the man/boy standing to attention it looks like my grand father, Peter Mc Kernon.
Not that I knew him at this age but he does resemble uncles and nephews.
m.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2j29udv.jpg)
Sorry Bobdenn, this one.
m.
Can any one tell me about this photo?
I copied it some where but didn't take any notes.
The more I look at it the man/boy standing to attention it looks like my grand father, Peter Mc Kernon.
Not that I knew him at this age but he does resemble uncles and nephews.
m.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2j29udv.jpg)
According to the Belfast Street Directory for 1907, Samuel Gamble, upholsterer, lived at 25 Beresford Street. I see that there are postings about Beresford Street elsewhere on this site.
In the 1911 census, Samuel was living with his family at 40, Seventh Street, Wood Vale Ward, parish of Shankill.
I would appreciate some help on where to find information on an ancestor who was in the 2nd Batallion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and was killed on Foreign Service. His name was on a Memorial Plaque at St Lucia's Barracks, Omagh. Sadly the barracks was demolished and I have no idea what happened to the Memorial.
The Memorial was for those who died on Foreign Service 1888 - 1908 (Northwest Frontier of India, South Africa and lastly Egypt)
His name was on it as Lance Cpl J McCrea (i.e James)..
Hope someone can steer me in the right direction!!!
Anyone who has an Ancestor or friend from Northern or Southern Ireland and who served in the first or second wars and would like to add their name to a database I'm creating on my site, please email me
[email protected] Sorry MaryLennon i don't have enough info but maybe someone can help me My dads name; Samuel Edward Haddock,I think he served in Royal Ulster Rifles. He was discharged 25 December 1946 #7021623.
sample:-
WW1 http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/ww1soldiers.database.htm (http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/ww1soldiers.database.htm)
WW2 http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/ww2soldiers.database.htm (http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/ww2soldiers.database.htm)
I MODIFIED THE LINKS FOR THE WW1 AND WW2 DATABASE AND ONLY REALISED THE LINKS POSTED DIDN'T WORK WHEN SOMEONE EMAILED ME, I'VE CHANGED THEM IN THESE POSTS BUT IF ANYONE HAS POSTED THE LINKS ELSEWHERE COULD THEY PLEASE EITHER MODIFY THEM OR POST THE NEW LINKS. ...SORRY FOR THE BOTHER Mary
eastbelfastbabe I'm not an expert, but to my knowledge ww2 records are not online and you have to apply to Kew in London for his records. By any chance is your father the son of a Samuel Edward Haddock & Agnes Vance.
Yes. They lived at 24 Manderson st.
Hi, thanks 4 replying, this is my great grandas uniform.
He was KIA 1st June 1916 aged 40.
He was a private with the 8th Royal Irish Fusiliers but I havent been able 2 find another collar like it on my searches so am hoping I can learn more thru' the forum.
Dont think they r different on each collar but it looks 2 me like the tassels & buttons have been painted/drew on 2 emphasize them.
Hi, can anyone identify this WW1 uniform collar?Can you say what his name was? I'm not an expert but it looks like a Fusilier badge of some sort.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/24g54k6.jpg)
Hi Mary: My grandfather's name was Robert Scott; from Newtownstewart in the county of Tyrone. He was a soldier during the 1st world war with the Enniskilling Fuseliers. He fought or four years. I believe he may have been with the second batallion. He was shot and wounded in the shoulder and throat area just before the war ended. I never got to see what he looked like when he was young because he married my Canadian grandmother when he was 37 and she was 20. They had 10 children together.There were 10 Robert Scotts in the medal rolls for the Inniskillings. This can be found on the National Archives web site. Sadly it doesn't give you much info. But some one on the site might be able to get the info for you.
Extract for the Congregation of Larne, GardenmoreHe is in the medal rolls Medal card of McKernon, Edward Machine Gun Corps Private 14832 then the
McKernon Edward Back Road Private 3rd Batt. R. Inn. Fus.
Can some one please tell me how I would find information on this man?
m.
He is in the medal rolls Medal card of McKernon, Edward Machine Gun Corps Private 14832 then the
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 23589 Private
9 in Drumnadrough (Whitehouse, Antrim)
This is a possible address in the 1911 census.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Whitehouse/Drumnadrough/191558/ (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Whitehouse/Drumnadrough/191558/)
This is the full link.
http://www.beneathhill60.com.au/index.htm (http://www.beneathhill60.com.au/index.htm)
Seen this link might be worth a look.
Thank you very much Bobdenn,
Unfortunately some of your information is incorrect in that my Uncle Johns father was called Samuel(not sure if you amend the records) his wife was indeed called Charity (second name was Jessima) and I have already visited Uncle John's grave on many occasions when I was living near to the cemetery where he is buried. My main point in my search here is for relatives of John H Nock through his marriage to his wife Kathleen, who may well now have passed on. I am sure they had at least one child during their short marriage.
I am interested to know how to trace my cousin and learn anything about Kathleens family. Once again Many thanks for your information.
Simon
Bobdenn, Is there any way to find the name of the Ship/s that my Uncle served on during WW2, it is very difficult to find details of the Navy. He died in 1970. The RN don't seem to give any information. Thanks Dancer
Dancer,
You would need a service number. With that you can request his service record and Medal card.
Are you certain he served in the Royal Nay? He may have served in the Merchant Navy.
BD
PS,
Once you have his Service No. check here:- http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/UKRNPersonnel.html (http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/UKRNPersonnel.html)
For Merchant Navy check here:- http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/UKMerchantNavyIndex.html (http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/UKMerchantNavyIndex.html)
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Thank you bobdenn, he was in the Royal Navy durining WW2 and then in the Merchant Navy after the war, I think he was on the Headline ships Thank you for the information very grateful, regards Dancer
Can someone help me please.. I was told my Irish grandfather was when young in the Enniskillen Militia but I cant find out much about it..
I have found these men buried in Our Lady's Acre Longlands Road, Newtownabbey.
Can you tell me anything more about these brave men?
m.
Name (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=name&order=desc)
Rank (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=rank&order=asc)
Service Number (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=servicenumber&order=asc)
Date of Death (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=dateofdeath&order=asc)
Age (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=age&order=asc)
Regiment / Service (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=regiment&order=asc)
Service Country (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=servedwith&order=asc)
Grave /
Memorial Reference (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=gravereference&order=asc)
Cemetery / Memorial Name (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=cemeterymemorial&order=asc)
ADAMS, MICHAEL (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931395/ADAMS,%20MICHAEL)
Fusilier
7046545
04/11/1947
25
Royal Scots Fusiliers
United Kingdom
Sec. F. Row 3. Grave 15.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
MURRAY, GERALD (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931398/MURRAY,%20GERALD)
Guardsman
2719641
17/09/1940
Irish Guards
United Kingdom
Sec. A. Row 6. Grave 13.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
McEVOY, PATRICK ANDREW (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931396/McEVOY,%20PATRICK%20ANDREW)
Petty Officer
D/229316
05/07/1947
61
Royal Navy
United Kingdom
Sec. F. Row 3. Grave 16.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
McILROY, PATRICK JOSEPH (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931397/McILROY,%20PATRICK%20JOSEPH)
Aircraftman 2nd Class
1798886
04/11/1943
21
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
United Kingdom
Sec. B. Row 3. Grave 12.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
WALSH, EDWARD (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931399/WALSH,%20EDWARD)
Fusilier
7045754
11/02/1942
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
United Kingdom
Sec. H. Row 2. Grave. 5.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
m
I think bobdenn has been expelled
Sg
Has anyone got a contact for bobdenn?
m.
Any help finding out about these brave men most welcome.
m.
Name (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=name&order=desc)
Rank (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=rank&order=asc)
Service Number (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=servicenumber&order=asc)
Date of Death (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=dateofdeath&order=asc)
Age (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=age&order=asc)
Regiment / Service (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=regiment&order=asc)
Service Country (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=servedwith&order=asc)
Grave /
Memorial Reference (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=gravereference&order=asc)
Cemetery / Memorial Name (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1&sort=cemeterymemorial&order=asc)
ADAMS, MICHAEL (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931395/ADAMS,%20MICHAEL)
Fusilier
7046545
04/11/1947
25
Royal Scots Fusiliers
United Kingdom
Sec. F. Row 3. Grave 15.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
MURRAY, GERALD (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931398/MURRAY,%20GERALD)
Guardsman
2719641
17/09/1940
Irish Guards
United Kingdom
Sec. A. Row 6. Grave 13.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
McEVOY, PATRICK ANDREW (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931396/McEVOY,%20PATRICK%20ANDREW)
Petty Officer
D/229316
05/07/1947
61
Royal Navy
United Kingdom
Sec. F. Row 3. Grave 16.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
McILROY, PATRICK JOSEPH (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931397/McILROY,%20PATRICK%20JOSEPH)
Aircraftman 2nd Class
1798886
04/11/1943
21
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
United Kingdom
Sec. B. Row 3. Grave 12.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
WALSH, EDWARD (http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/2931399/WALSH,%20EDWARD)
Fusilier
7045754
11/02/1942
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
United Kingdom
Sec. H. Row 2. Grave. 5.
WHITEHOUSE (OUR LADY'S ACRE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Trying to find out any information on John Todd and Hugh Todd, I believe they both served with the 13th Royal Irish Rifles in the 1st WW.
Any help would be appreciated.
Sam.
Sorry Mary I wouldn't have a clue as I've been in California 48 years.I am in San Diego, where are you?
Would anyone know if the medical records for the former U.V.F. Hospital, Craigavon, still exist and where they may be found? Looking for information on an army pensioner who died there in 1926.
Hi Chris,
Many thanks for your reply.
I've never heard of the Belfast Burial certificates - where are these held and are they accessible?
Oldwarhorse :)
Anyone who has an Ancestor or friend from Northern or Southern Ireland and who served in the first or second wars and would like to add their name to a database I'm creating on my site, please email me
[email protected]
I AM CLOSING THE HOTMAIL EMAIL ADDRESS please use this one [email protected]
sample:-
WW1 http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/ww1soldiers.database.htm (http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/ww1soldiers.database.htm)
WW2 http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/ww2soldiers.database.htm (http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/ww2soldiers.database.htm)
I MODIFIED THE LINKS FOR THE WW1 AND WW2 DATABASE AND ONLY REALISED THE LINKS POSTED DIDN'T WORK WHEN SOMEONE EMAILED ME, I'VE CHANGED THEM IN THESE POSTS BUT IF ANYONE HAS POSTED THE LINKS ELSEWHERE COULD THEY PLEASE EITHER MODIFY THEM OR POST THE NEW LINKS. ...SORRY FOR THE BOTHER Mary
Marcus Sullivan Moore was born in belfast (Holywood) and immigrated to New York in 1895 with parents Marcus sullivan Snr and Elizabeth stewart. His father was put into prison in 1904 and Elizabeth and her 4 children moved to Los angeles in 1910. Sadly Marcus S Moore Snr died in 1911 of TB..Marcus Jnr grew up and joined the army aged 23 in 1917...His registration card is listed and I have a copy. he survived world war 1 and died in 1967 aged 74 He was laid to rest in Los Angeles National Cemetery..California.. he is an ancestor that i am deeply proud of. His parents, he and his siblings hadn't had an easy time when they left Belfast shores all those many years ago for a better life in America. My research into the family was history was one of deep sadness :( ...
Hi Mary,
I have emailed you but think I will post also for general information.
This is re. Herbert Vance, RAF, who died on October 20, 1944 when his plane crashed in Yorkshire England. His sister, Maud Agnew(née Vance) is a friend of mine living here near Toronto, Canada where she immigrated to in 1955 and she has asked for my help in finding Rich Allenby, Brian Macabee, and Coreen who posted in 2007 on this site. She thinks they are searching for her brother's relatives and is anxious to contact them. If anyone has any info at all, please post and I will get back to you. Maud is in her eighties, so time is short.
Thankyou for your help.
Alma
Hi, I have found this writing on what I believe is a medals card/book.Yes I do, it's referring to the British victory over Germany in WW1.
Anyone know what victory it is referring to?
Roll Page
Victory B/103 B8 81
Brtitsh -do- -do-
LGC
Hi, I have found this writing on what I believe is a medals card/book.Forgot the info link about the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Anyone know what victory it is referring to?
Roll Page
Victory B/103 B8 81
Brtitsh -do- -do-
LGC
misha231 - 1st of all Welcome to Belfast Forum. I was recently looking for my dad's WW1 records but could not find anything, then a man in Antrim an author of WW1
books suggested I check - The Public Records Office - Kew London. I haven't checked there myself yet, but it might be worth a try.
My father was in the 1st world war and my uncle was killed at the somme do you know how I can find their recordsYou should be able to find your uncle here:
I have already been to my uncle's grave in France I would just like to have his and my father's war records
this is a guess
Thanks Dommo ::)the uncrossed "t" was my clue. I don't always cross my t's so I tried that combo
I tried so many letter combinations & couldn't get it right!!!
LGC
Hi, can anyone explain forfeiting of WW1 medals?
Does this mean forfeited by the soldier or forfeited by the army?
LGC
Hi, can anyone explain forfeiting of WW1 medals?i a only ever heard of forfeit by a person. If the organization takes it back it is rescinded.
Does this mean forfeited by the soldier or forfeited by the army?
LGC
reply 402 I a only ever heard of forfeit by a person. If the organization takes it back it is rescinded.The organisation rescinds the award, ( cancels it ), the recipient forfeits the award, ( loses the right to it ), the action and effect of the cancellation, ( rescinding ), is referred to as a forfeiture.
reply 400 Hi, can anyone explain forfeiting of WW1 medals? Does this mean forfeited by the soldier or forfeited by the army? LGC
reply 401 HI LGC I would believe that the army rescinded the medal or the soldier lost the right to wear the decoration Just like a football team forfeiting a gameSpot on, almost, if the medal was rescinded he, ( or she ), didn't just lose the right to wear it, he forfeited both right to possession of the medal, the right to wear the medal, and the entitlement to the award of the medal.
reply400reply 401 Spot on, almost, if the medal was rescinded he, ( or she ), didn't just lose the right to wear it, he forfeited the medal and the entitlement to the medal entirely.yes I was thinking of Anthony Blunt
Usually for some form of misconduct, in the same way an honorific title can also be forfeited, e.g. someone can have their knighthood revoked.
A medal could be forfeited for a disciplinary or criminal offence either prior to issue or afterwards, in other words a person could forfeit either their entitlement to a medal or medals, or they could forfeit the actual medal or medals.
8 V.C.s have been forfeited, one of them was awarded to a guy from Derry and was forfeited when he stole a cow. !
At least in the case of V.C.s King George V was opposed to forfeiture and his view was that even if a recipient was later hanged for murder he should be allowed to wear his medal whilst he was being executed. !
If there is any documentary record of the forfeiture, that may contain a remark that includes the term K.R. thats Kings Regulations, and any additional reference numbers might indicate the entry in K.R.s that specifies the reason for forfeiture.
Medal forfeitures and restorations are dealt with in section XII subsection 2 paragraphs 1761 and 1762 of Kings Regulations. "Forfeiture and Restoration of War Medals"
reply 405You know what that rhymes with, don't you. ? Were the two of you very close. ? :)
yes I was thinking of Anthony Blunt
You know what that rhymes with, don't you. ? Were the two of you very close. ? :)he was kinda sexy, but ironically when I read his biography he first came to police attention when he dun domestic violence on his beau who was from Belfast!
I have an unusual first world war story about my great granny's sister - a Belfast woman from Plevna Street. Her name was Annie Molloy and she's listed in the 1901 census. She was a seamstress, whose family were millies but she ended up marrying a Canadian oil millionaire whose business was in Galicia (currently in the Ukraine) but at that time in the Austro-Hungarian empire. When the first world war broke out - as she was irish and her husband Canadian (both with British passports) - they both suddenly became enemy aliens and were trapped on the front line as the Russian army advanced into Galicia. They ended up fleeing to Russia - only to get caught up in the Russian revolution. The whole story "To Hell or Vladivostok" is available on Kindle ebook.that is a fascinating story!
I have an unusual first world war story about my great granny's sister - a Belfast woman from Plevna Street. Her name was Annie Molloy and she's listed in the 1901 census. She was a seamstress, whose family were millies but she ended up marrying a Canadian oil millionaire whose business was in Galicia (currently in the Ukraine) but at that time in the Austro-Hungarian empire. When the first world war broke out - as she was irish and her husband Canadian (both with British passports) - they both suddenly became enemy aliens and were trapped on the front line as the Russian army advanced into Galicia. They ended up fleeing to Russia - only to get caught up in the Russian revolution. The whole story "To Hell or Vladivostok" is available on Kindle ebook.Run,...flee from the Belfast forum while you still have a chance. It does sound fascinating, and it is available, via Amazon... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hell-Vladivostok-Claire-Melvin-ebook/dp/B00RBSFVF8/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419460306&sr=1-1&keywords=to+hell+or+vladivostok (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hell-Vladivostok-Claire-Melvin-ebook/dp/B00RBSFVF8/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419460306&sr=1-1&keywords=to+hell+or+vladivostok)
Hi My grandfather William J Woods was killed in WW1 and on memorial in Belfast I understand. I am in England and would dearly love to see it. Here is the record: NAME; Woods, William[/color][/font]
RANK; 2nd Corporal
SERV. NO; 64336
UNIT/SERVICE; Railways - 43rd Broad Gauge Railway Operating Coy.
REGIMENT; Royal Engineers
BORN; Carrickfergus
LIVED; Aughnacloy – Co Tyrone
ENLISTED; Belfast
FATE; Died of Wounds, France, March 28th 1918 aged 30
CEMETERY; ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSIONV (France) – I.J 27[/size]
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Son of William J. and Margaret Woods, of Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim; husband of Meta Woods, of Mayfair, Cyprus Park, Bloomfield, Belfast (R.O.D? ??? )
This is William Woods, son of William and Margaret of Carrickfergus but the death dates are different.
https://www.facebook.com/CarrickfergusRollOfHonour/photos/a.557265724326186.1073741828.557262674326491/790974147622008/?type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/CarrickfergusRollOfHonour/photos/a.557265724326186.1073741828.557262674326491/790974147622008/?type=1&theater)
http://carrickfergusrollofhonour.blogspot.com.au/p/v-z.html (http://carrickfergusrollofhonour.blogspot.com.au/p/v-z.html)
Might this be Walter's Marriage ?
Type Civil Marriages
Date of Marriage 27/12/1920
Husband's Name WALTER MATHERS
Husband's Address 2 GREENMOUNT ST
Husband's Occupation RIVETER
Husband's Age FA
Husband's Denomination Methodist
Husband's Marital Status Bachelor (Previously unmarried)
Husband's Father's Name THOMAS W MATHERS
Husband's Father's Occupation PRINTER
Husband's Witness JOHN HEANEY
Wife's Name ELEANOR HARVEY
Wife's Address 45 MEADOW ST
Wife's Age FA
Wife's Denomination Methodist
Wife's Marital Status Spinster (Previously unmarried)
Wife's Father's Name WILLIAM HARVEY
Wife's Father's Occupation CLERK
Wife's Witness AMY HEANEY
Comment BY LICENCE REV E J F ELLIOTT E [ELEANOR = NELLIE].
Address 1 JENNYMOUNT Methodist
Address 2 BELFAST
Address 3 SHANKILL
Father and children all born in England.
Census Years1901AntrimDock WardAmbrose StreetResidents of a house
Residents of a house 7 in Ambrose Street (Dock Ward, Antrim)
Show all information
Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses
Mather Frances 12 Female Daughter Church of Ireland England Scholar Read and write - Not Married -
Mather Thomas William 44 Male Head of Family Church of Ireland England News Printer Read and write - Married -
Mather Albert 15 Male Son Church of Ireland England Catch Boy Read and write - Not Married -
Mather Walter 10 Male Son Church of Ireland England Scholar Read and write - Not Married -
Mather Sarah 38 Female Wife Church of Ireland County Antrim
Kings Norton spans the boundaries of the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire;
Births Dec 1886
Mather Albert King's N. 6c 400
Births Dec 1888
MATHER Frances King's N 6c 407
Births Sep 1891
Mather Walter King's N. 6c 413
Have sent you a PM.once again Sam thanks I will pass this information on to his Grandson tomorrow
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/harrydunn_2006/975ac83c71fea02d0569efa883d3b920.jpgmather.4.jpg) (http://)
looking help with Army Records or any other information on Walter Mather or Mather's, photo above taken 1920s listed on 1911 census aged 10 Father Thomas William Mather Born 1867 Belfast? any help much appreciated.
Sorry, correction to my typo above, not Oversea Service Stripes, Overseas Service Chevrons I also forgot to mention that during his February 1918 home leave period he stayed with his mother at the address below, Alexandra Park or Park Gardens ?, the number looks like 2. ?alexander park avenue
(http://s31.postimg.org/d9qlt0l0b/add.jpg)
Many thanks to Ulster Canadian and James James for the photo and information I will pass it onto Walters Grandson tomorrow.
Harry Dunn
Any help with this would be much appreciated.
So intrigue got the better of me and i started doing a bit of digging (googling) since i got back and found the following info on one of them which i thought was pretty close to home
Cheers,
Craig
... Hugh enlisted at Belfast and is recorded on the Ulster Covenant as residing 14 Moore’s Place in 1912 ...
Wrong Hugh Gamble, the one residing at 14 Moore's Place in 1912 was born on 3 May 1894, the son of John Gamble and Ellen Jane Kerr. Here he was in the 1911 census at 14 Moore's Place:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/St__George_s/Moores_Place/156048/ (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/St__George_s/Moores_Place/156048/)
you have the wrong Gamble mate,
Hugh Gamble 10th Royal Irish Rifles was the son of (LATE) John and Margaret Gamble Not John and Ellen Jane.
I don't think so, the mother of the one living at 14 Moore's place was called Ellen Jane and so therefore cannot be the right one, I think you've you've read my post incorrectly.
Mary, My father Samuel Hagan and my mother Evelyn Risk are both from Belfast. Dad served as a Spitfire mechanic. He immigrated in 1946 to the US where I was born. Dad is sitting on the left wing second from the left. Rich
I tried posting his picture but apparently it didn't post. What is the best way to post a pic? RichNo idea who Mary is, but you seem to have figured out how to post pictures.
I have a photo of my grandfather Richard Roberts,,Royal Irish Rifles...Boer War 1900...still trying to find out why he ended up in Belfast. ???
I have a photo of my grandfather Richard Roberts,,Royal Irish Rifles...Boer War 1900...still trying to find out why he ended up in Belfast. ???How do you know that your picture is Second Boer War. ? If it is, then the soldier mentioned above is the correct man, because if he served in the Second Boer War he was awrded at least one campaign medal, unless he had forfeited his medal entitlement for some reason. There is only one man in that regiment with either a first forename of Richard or a first forename initial of R and a surname of Roberts, and that is the man mentioned above.
Hi out there I am looking on information to start trying to trace my grandfathers military record, the information I have at the moment is taken from his medals which are: Service medals for 1914 - 1918 Royal Enniskillen Fus., 1939 - 1945 service medal, the Italy star, the Atlantic star, the Pacific star, the 1939 - 1945 star and another star with crossed swords and the month Aug. Nov. There is also a medal for the Mercantile Marine 1914 - 1918, his military number is on most of the medals which is 7391, I was wondering if this is right as it is only four digits.
Can anyone tell me where to start, I knew my grandmother but in those days we were seen but not heard.
Livey
...
- Andrew in 1914: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1914/01424/1584436.pdf (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1914/01424/1584436.pdf)
...
LIvey, When I first started researching my soldier, he was on the 1911 census with the military and a 4 digit number by his name. At the time I wasn't sure what it meant. Now according to his military file that I received Saturday, :) , that number is the Regiment number. I hope this helps. It is an important number. Mary FrancesUntil 1920 those regimental numbers which also applied to members of corps in the British Army weren't unique to an individual enlisted rank soldier. Blocks of numbers were allocated to each regiment and corps, and each regiment or corps issued a soldiers regimental number to him from their own number block, but many of those number blocks were duplicated, and so several men in different regiments and or corps could have the same regimental number at the same time or at different times.
Hi out there I am looking on information to start trying to trace my grandfathers military record, the information I have at the moment is taken from his medals which are: Service medals for 1914 - 1918 Royal Enniskillen Fus., 1939 - 1945 service medal, the Italy star, the Atlantic star, the Pacific star, the 1939 - 1945 star and another star with crossed swords and the month Aug. Nov. There is also a medal for the Mercantile Marine 1914 - 1918, his military number is on most of the medals which is 7391, I was wondering if this is right as it is only four digits.
Can anyone tell me where to start, I knew my grandmother but in those days we were seen but not heard.
Livey
Hi new to this site have found my grandfather buried in milltown cemetery in the poor /pauper ground. His name was Charles Irvine and he died 21st july 1926 but was buried under Charles Irwin 23 july 1926. He was buried from U.V.F military hospital in hollywoood. They have no info on him records destroyed. He must have being an army pensioner but I cant find an army number any help or suggestions would be helpfulhttp://www.belfastforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,1303.msg1222457.html#msg1222457
Hi all,
My great-grandfather served in the 8th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles as an officer and while I have a picture of him on his own I would love a picture of the battalion as a whole.
I already know pretty everything on him after months and months of research and a visit to the national archives in London but a photograph of the battalion is still evading me. As I said, he was an officer so there must be an officer's photograph of the battalion? Most of the battalions did this.
Does anyone have any leads/sources or even pictures that could be of help? I've tried everything :(
Many thanks for any help,
Robert
hi all can anybody help i have a great uncle in the RIR private his address in belfast was 26 kildare street thank you all ourjoeDates, name, which Irish regiment, there was more than one Irish regiment with those initials, what are you trying to find. ?
hi james james to be honest with you i don't know i was doing family research when i came across the son of my great uncle on it .. it says fathers occupation it gives you DEALER then it says ( now a private in the RIR ) thats me lost lol the date is ( 1915 ) cheers ourjoeThe son of your great uncle is your first cousin once removed.
hi james jamesHi our joe,
to be honest with you i don't know i was doing family research when i came across the son of my great uncle on it .. it says fathers occupation
it gives you DEALER then it says ( now a private in the RIR ) thats me lost lol the date is ( 1915 ) cheers ourjoe
hi Bread Basket
yes my family then were fruit dealer my grand father and his brothers all deal in fruit cheers ourjoe
... He has obtained the following 4/5819 Best j. 2nd Battalion date of posting 1/2/15 discharge 1/6/16 cause TE but is not sure this is His Father, could you also explain the meaning of TE as a cause of discharge.
Frederick Desmond Hughes RAF ww2 came from N.IRELAND and had the second highest night time kills during the war. I have discovered quiet a lot of history about the man mainly stuff regarding ww2.
Not sure if there is a family connection but would like to find out more about the man.
Frederick Desmond Hughes RAF ww2 came from N.IRELAND and had the second highest night time kills during the war. I have discovered quiet a lot of history about the man mainly stuff regarding ww2.
Not sure if there is a family connection but would like to find out more about the man.
... This 1915 marriage looks very promising:
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1915/09808/5561259.pdf (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1915/09808/5561259.pdf)
...
Groom - Frederick Cairns Hughes in 1911:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Windsor_Ward/University_Road/170283/ (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Windsor_Ward/University_Road/170283/)
Bride - Hilda Hunter in 1911:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Windsor_Ward/Eglantine_Avenue/168956/ (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Windsor_Ward/Eglantine_Avenue/168956/)
...
Birth of Frederick Cairns Hughes in 1883:
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1884/02705/1996025.pdf (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1884/02705/1996025.pdf)
Parents Frederick Patrick Hughes and Mary Elizabeth McLean were married on 7 August 1877 in Mariner's Church of Ireland Belfast, the two fathers were Patrick Hughes and John McLean, both book keepers.
Birth of Hilda Hunter in 1894:
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1894/02264/1851029.pdf (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1894/02264/1851029.pdf)
Parents William Johnston Hunter and Emily Carson Alley were married on 24 May 1882 in Donegall Place Methodist Church Belfast, the two fathers were James Hunter, a book keeper and George Alley, a clergyman.
Can you say what his name was? I'm not an expert but it looks like a Fusilier badge of some sort.
thank you both for answering the (TE) poser, much appreciated.
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harrydunn. further to your post. My Dad James Neill served in both wars but didn't like to talk much about it. To my shame I didn't ask him. He died 1n 1969. I was always under the impression that he served with the Royal Artillery as I do know he drove horse driven gun carriages in WW1. I am however confused as I have 3 photos of him in uniform. Two show him in WW1 and the other WW2. The latter is plainly RA and he was a lance jack. On the other two however his cap badge is not RA but more like the Army Service Corps. Did they drive the horses for the RA I wonder. Would anyone know? I have recently found a war record of him ( pretty sure its him) showing he joined up in 1916 at the age of 16. Having seen the references on these posts, his army service number referring to a post script of : T4/ and then a number, I assume now that initially he was a Reservist? I guess being only 16 he was held back in reserve. I do know that he did eventually go to France and I'm guessing around 1917/18. Do you think if he would have been given a different service number in that event? I cant find any discharge information that would confirm this. Any thoughts harry?
I have seen some great pictures on here and am wondering if anyone has a picture of A company, 11 RIB (2163). And tell me what all of those letters mean please. I am looking for William Leckey rifleman. He was killed in France 1.7.16.I think that should be RIR and not RIB,... and it's not a good idea to use regimental name initial abbreviations with Irish regiments, because several of them are very similar and it can cause confusion.
Hi Lgrant17.
Ref. John Hewitt
My grandmother was John's sister.
Incredible, r[/color][/font][/size]eally surprised and excited to read this post.
I have just returned from visiting John's grave in Premont and would love the opportunity to see this letter.
Hopefully you get this reply and can get in touch.
I've only recently discovered that two of my 1st cousin 3 times fought and died in World War 1Hi killultagh, This is a link to Last Will of William Ireland, He left all his possessions to his Agnes of 18 Eton street.
John Ireland removed is buried in St Elizabeth's churchyard, Dundonald.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/661396/ireland,-john/ (https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/661396/ireland,-john/)
Private IRELAND, JOHN
Service Number 79880
Died 06/09/1918
Aged 18
15th Bn. Devonshire Regiment
formerly 2nd Bn.
Son of James and Agnes Ireland, of 18, Eton St., Belfast.
His brother William Ireland also died:
https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/573923/IRELAND,%20WILLIAM (https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/573923/IRELAND,%20WILLIAM)
Private IRELAND, WILLIAM
Service Number 201379
Died 01/08/1918
Aged 20
1st/4th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
Son of James and Agnes Ireland, of 18, Eton St., Belfast.
Hi My grandfather William J Woods was killed in WW1 and on memorial in Belfast I understand. I am in England and would dearly love to see it. Here is the record: NAME; Woods, William[/color][/font]
RANK; 2nd Corporal
SERV. NO; 64336
UNIT/SERVICE; Railways - 43rd Broad Gauge Railway Operating Coy.
REGIMENT; Royal Engineers
BORN; Carrickfergus
LIVED; Aughnacloy – Co Tyrone
ENLISTED; Belfast
FATE; Died of Wounds, France, March 28th 1918 aged 30
CEMETERY; ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSIONV (France) – I.J 27[/size]
CHURCH;
MEMORIAL;
REMARKS; Son of William J. and Margaret Woods, of Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim; husband of Meta Woods, of Mayfair, Cyprus Park, Bloomfield, Belfast (R.O.D? ??? )
I'm searching for any information regarding lance corporal Thomas Gault 9th iniskilling fusiliers killed in action 1st July 1916, I believe his medals were sold by a family member some time ago, I would love to get the medals back, or even a copy of the photo they were framed with.
If any body can help I would be truly grateful.
Hi Mary,
I've recently discovered an ancestor who was killed in WW1. - His name is Albert Dugald McFarlane. He was born 4/9/1885 City of Derry Londonderry to Dugald McFarlane and Martha Mcfarlane m.s Wood.
I was looking for him after his marriage to Catherine Smith otherwise Murphy in Belfast on 30/04/1913
They had a daughter Irene 12/10/1914. I then feared the worse and checked on CWGC.
He died on 25/4/1918 - He was an Engine Room Artificer serving with the Royal Naval Reserve No 1863EA on the HMS Bombala.
I did research this ship and it is a sad tale. It was blown up by a German submarine - he was killed in the blast. Many of the crew got on lifeboats but died either of thirst or by drinking sea water.
He is remembered with honour at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial - on the CWGC there is no mention of his wife and daughter (both his parents had died by this time).
Will there be any mention in Belfast (his home town) anywhere?
Thanks for reading. crayspond.
... They had a daughter Irene 12/10/1914. I then feared the worse and checked on CWGC ...
Just checking if you are aware of this, maybe a maybe?"Birth registration ALBERT DOUGLAS McFARLANE born 4th January 1916,... at 11 COPPERFIELD STREET Belfast,... mother CATHERINE McFARLAND formerly SMYTH,... father's profession ENGINEER,... ELIZABETH KERR present at the birth."
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1916/01354/1558606.pdf (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1916/01354/1558606.pdf)
... Will there be any mention in Belfast (his home town) anywhere?
From the Larne Times of 8 June 1918:That's very interesting from the Larne Times - he may have been in Canada around the time of his father's death in 1907. I wonder why they mention his uncle Mr T.Wood (must be his mother's brother). Maybe the Murphy's are Catherine's family on the 1911 census - she got married in 1913. I also think maybe the 2nd child is named Bertha - after Albert maybe? Thanks for the help.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGT76zZp/mcfarlane1918.jpg)
The 1918 Belfast street directory on the Lennon Wylie website shows the following entry for Carlisle Street: 47. Murphy, Ptk., R.I.C. pensioner - the same man is listed against no. 45 in the 1912 directory and at that same address in the 1911 census:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Court_Ward/Carlisle_Street/148006/ (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Court_Ward/Carlisle_Street/148006/)
... I also think maybe the 2nd child is named Bertha - after Albert maybe? Thanks for the help.
"They had a daughter Irene 12/10/1914."
1914 birth of IRENE MARTHA McFARLANE at 48 RUTH STREET, BELFAST.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJHg6srM/Irene-Mx-Farlane-1914-birth.png)
... It would be interesting to find out if Irene survived and married, that would be the last link for any surviving relations from that part of the family.
... More to follow.
BTW, simply using the above information to play around with 'google' will bring back current leads on this Wilgar family, but just to note also that a user called 'vivhall257' has created a tree on the 'ancestry.com' website which would appear to read across to the above information.This is all excellent information - I am happy that one daughter survived and then went on to have a lot of children! I hope i'm not hijacking this thread about WW1 & WW2. I'm going to explore the family tree link and also I've noticed someone who is on facebook.
Thanks to the help on this board I've managed to contact a relation of Irene's - although Catherine and Albert had only one daughter who survived Irene married and had six children 5 who are still alive. She remembers seeing a photo on the wall of a merchant navy sailor in uniform and the name on the bottom of the picture was Albert Dugald MC Farlane. I have filled her in on a bit of what I have found out (I don't want to bombard her at the moment). She lives in Belfast and is going to try and find out more.
That's very interesting from the Larne Times - he may have been in Canada around the time of his father's death in 1907. I wonder why they mention his uncle Mr T.Wood (must be his mother's brother). Maybe the Murphy's are Catherine's family on the 1911 census - she got married in 1913. I also think maybe the 2nd child is named Bertha - after Albert maybe? Thanks for the help.
From the Larne Times of 8 June 1918:
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGT76zZp/mcfarlane1918.jpg)
The 1918 Belfast street directory on the Lennon Wylie website shows the following entry for Carlisle Street: 47. Murphy, Ptk., R.I.C. pensioner - the same man is listed against no. 45 in the 1912 directory and at that same address in the 1911 census:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Court_Ward/Carlisle_Street/148006/ (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Court_Ward/Carlisle_Street/148006/)
... I have no info on a death for Thomas Wood
... Do you mean junior, as in this one?
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Shankill/Woodvale_Street/177940/ (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Shankill/Woodvale_Street/177940/)
My father, John (Jack) Shaw was an electrician on board the RMS Medina when she was torpedoed in April 1917. Apart from the engine crew staff at the seat of the explosion all passengers and crew survived. I have his medals for that war.
In WWII he worked for Belfast Corporation and was also a commander in the St Johns Ambulance posted to the electricity supply building at Harland and Wolff dockyard when the building was repeatedly bombed during the Blitz. According to the official account he oversaw and helped look after the injured in the building over a period of five hours personally saving several lives. For this he was awarded the MBE and was also made a Serving Member of the Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Recent research indicated that building dust can be a cause of stomach cancer - the disease he died of.
Hi,
Is this topic still open for discussion? I am looking for WW1 records of Belfasters.
Johan
Hi,
Is this topic still open for discussion? I am looking for WW1 records of Belfasters.
Johan