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World War One / Searching For John Curtin, Irish Guards
« on: Wednesday 19 September 18 22:01 BST (UK) »
Hi All,
I've recently come across a sad family story, which has encouraged me to find out more. My Grandad's brother, John Curtin, Irish Guards was killed in WW1, possibly at the Somme. His Mother, my Great Grandmother, tried to trace him after the war...but never did locate him. She even wrote to the Australian Prime Minister at the time for help, because he had the same name as John!
Tried doing the usual searches but didn't come up with anything which ties him up to his birthplace etc. If anyone has access to Irish Guard casualties list, your help would be greatly appreciated.
He was born in Leeds, UK, Jan or Feb 1893. Father- James Curtin, Mother- Mary Curtin
Would be nice to settle this family mystery, for the sake of my grieving Gt Grandma.
I've recently come across a sad family story, which has encouraged me to find out more. My Grandad's brother, John Curtin, Irish Guards was killed in WW1, possibly at the Somme. His Mother, my Great Grandmother, tried to trace him after the war...but never did locate him. She even wrote to the Australian Prime Minister at the time for help, because he had the same name as John!
Tried doing the usual searches but didn't come up with anything which ties him up to his birthplace etc. If anyone has access to Irish Guard casualties list, your help would be greatly appreciated.
He was born in Leeds, UK, Jan or Feb 1893. Father- James Curtin, Mother- Mary Curtin
Would be nice to settle this family mystery, for the sake of my grieving Gt Grandma.