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Armed Forces / Re: Royal garrison artillery Ireland
« on: Monday 05 March 18 11:32 GMT (UK)  »
His mothers name was Margaret.
I have a letter from Dennis buckley where he specifically names his regiment as  RGA royal garrison artillery who did have 2 barracks  in Cobh harbour Co. Cork
He goes on to mention details of an armoured train ambush in the Boer War. He was captured by the boers along with Winston Churchill who he subsequently helped to escape.
In Churchill’s Book  My early Life this ambush is retold in great detail along with references to royal Dublin fusiliers but no artillery  gunners  who were probably small in numbers among the larger RDF force
Back to you
DAN G

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Armed Forces / Re: Royal garrison artillery Ireland
« on: Sunday 04 March 18 18:23 GMT (UK)  »
.Many thanks for reply. Wife’s name Hannah Kennelly/Kennealy
Married 1904 cork city. Lived 10 Mary place cork city. Occupation labourer &British army .died 1960
Cork city ireland
He would presumably have the South Africa medal and maybe others
Some confusion with his regiment .Royal Dublin fusiliers mentioned but he may just have been attached temporarily

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Armed Forces / Royal garrison artillery Ireland
« on: Sunday 04 March 18 17:17 GMT (UK)  »
I am tracing Denis buckley born cork city 1878. Joined Royal GArrison Artilley in cork nd served in Boer war 1899-1901 pow.also served Egypt,Syria.dardenelles.disability pension.was involved in armoured train ambush with Winston Churchill
Where can I trace his army records
Many thanks Dan Garvey

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