Constable RIC, Michael Fleming, d. 1920

[searchers]

Hi,
We have a photo of a grave, but don't know if there's any family connection.  However, it was amongst old family photos, so there must be some significance.  I was wondering if anyone might be able to find out more about Michael please.

The inscription:
Sacred to the Memory of
Michael Fleming
Constable R.I.C.
And Formerly Sergeant, Irish Guards
Accidentally Killed on Duty in Ireland
22nd Nov 1920, Aged 39
R.I.P.
Erected by his Comrades

I found www.policememorial.org.uk  - Const Michael Fleming, 31 - Died 22 Nov 1920 - road traffic accident at Dromoland, Co. Clare

many thanks,
Charlotte

[eadaoin]

Jim Herlihy's book "The Royal Irish Constabulary" gives his RIC number as 70213.
It says he was born in Queen's Co. 26/11/1888

eadaoin

[obbie]

michael fleming irish guards sgt . could be maybe .

Moderator comment: copyright images removed.

[obbie]

searched irish 1911 census no match for michael fleming 1888 soldier from laoise - queens co
on england 1911 census theres 3 likely matches , name and birth date .

[fewbits]

Hi Charlotte

I am also researching Michael Fleming for my family tree.
I have learnt that there were 2 others killed & 5 injured when the lorry they were travelling in crashed into the gates of Dromoland Castle but do not know the exact reason for the crash.

I am struggling to find anything else at this time so would appreciate any help possible.

Regards
Annie

[hallmark]

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Queen_s_Co_/Doonane/Slatt_Lower/1645928/   ?

[myluck!]

This is the same family that Hallmark for on the 1901 census in 1911 LINK

[hallmark]

As he was RIC he's probably just be down as M F on 1911 Census

[heywood]

Possibility re WW1 medal card

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D3497031