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Dublin / North Union Order
« on: Monday 22 April 19 07:59 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

Just some queries the answers to some may seem obvious but for the avoidance of doubt:

My great grandfather died at home in his flat in 1892 and was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery under a 'North Union Order'. I am assuming that this means he was penniless and his burial therefore was paid for by the Workhouse?.

In previous years the same man with some of his children is recorded in the North Dublin Union records as being admitted for only a day or two - what could this have been for: medical treatment? or just lack of food and to receive sustenance for a day or two?.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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World War One / Re: HMS TORNADO
« on: Sunday 15 April 18 21:54 BST (UK)  »
Hello Walbren,

I attended a commemoration for the 100th anniversary of William's death held, where he is commemorated, at the Plymouth Memorial last December. It was attended by one of his great nephews. Took quite a few photographs. The British Legion Plymouth Branch help conducted the short but moving ceremony.

I'm linked to William by marriage. My aunt married his brother and indeed a 'Rigney' was the bridesmaid at my parents wedding (1947) - so we have some connection.

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World War One / Decoration Militaire (Belgium)
« on: Saturday 28 May 16 21:15 BST (UK)  »
A relation of mine was awarded the 'Decoration Militaire (From Belgium). He was in the 10th Corps Cyclist Battalion, Army Cyclist Corps. That he received the award is noted in the War Diary for April 1919 while he was stationed in Bonn as part of the British Army of the Rhine. It was also announced in the London Gazette of the 21.08.1919. Why would a British soldier receive such an award from Belgium? No information is given in the records mentioned above other than he was awarded the medal. Is there a corresponding medal index for Belgium similar to that for the UK?
While he was a Sgt and Acting Company Sgt Major many others non commissioned servicemen seem to receive the award.
Just hoping someone can offer information and clarity in relation to the circumstances surrounding the award of this medal.

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World War One / Re: RE: MICHAEL MURRAY - 16th IRISH DIVISION - QUERY
« on: Wednesday 16 September 15 11:32 BST (UK)  »
Thank you once again KGarrad

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World War One / Re: RE: MICHAEL MURRAY - 16th IRISH DIVISION - QUERY
« on: Wednesday 16 September 15 10:00 BST (UK)  »
Thank you KGarrad for those links - I've had a quick look (i'm at work!) lots to review. Do you have any information on the status of the citatio and where the record of the Irish Division may be held?,

Agains thank you for your assistance.

Regards,

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World War One / RE: MICHAEL MURRAY - 16th IRISH DIVISION - QUERY
« on: Wednesday 16 September 15 09:28 BST (UK)  »
Looking for some assistance concerning a relation of mine who survived the war.

Michael Francis Murray of the 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers was awarded a citation (image attached) in which it states "I have read with much pleasure.................and have ordered your name to be entered in the record of the Irish division".

Would appreciate help with responses to the following:

What is this citation: does it constitute "mentioned in dispatches" or similar?

Where is the record of the Irish Division held if it still exist?.

He was transferred to class Z of the army reserve on 18.03.1919 and then subsequently discharged on demobilization on 31.03.1920 under para 392 (xxv111) K.R.  What was class "Z" and what exactly was para 392 (xxv111) K.R?

In 1940 now a much older man he re-enlisted into army and served in the Pioneer Corps. He was discharged after only about two years and 8 months. The cause of discharge given in his paybook  was "His services being no longer required - for the purpose for which he enlisted. Para: 390 (xviii)(a) Kings Regs: 1940. He died in 1949 of pulmonary tuberculosis. On discharge his conduct was "very good". I wonder was he in poor health - What do these regulations refer to?

Would be grateful for any assistance,

Regards,


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World War One / Re: HMS TORNADO
« on: Sunday 12 July 15 18:01 BST (UK)  »
Hello Regorian and Kgarrad.
Thank you for your further assistance. I am wondering about the Pennant No on the photo. A Dovercourt and Harrich website gives Tornado's Pennant Nos. as F97, F78 which seems to conflict with that on other photos - it perplexing ....just like a lot of family history matters!!!
Thanks again.

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World War One / Re: HMS TORNADO
« on: Tuesday 07 July 15 18:11 BST (UK)  »
Thanks fastfusion & Kgarrad.

Thank you for the links and the information which is helping me build up a picture of the ship and indeed what happened on that terrible night.

I have tried unsuccessfully to find a photograph of the ship - would anyone have suggestions as to where I could possible source one.

Many thanks,

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World War One / HMS TORNADO
« on: Monday 06 July 15 00:56 BST (UK)  »
I had a relation William John Rooney of Dublin who lost his life on the HMS Tornado in Dec. 1917.

It states on his service record that he was transferred to "Dido(Tornado)" on the 29th Oct. 1917. I'd be grateful if any member could esplain what this actually means. Also I would be obliged if any one could assist me in explaining what the "Harwich Force" actually was; Tornado was assigned to this  force. Also where could I find out more about the sinking. I would be grateful for any assistance. Regards.

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