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« on: Tuesday 16 October 12 21:36 BST (UK) »
looking for a Robert Whitehead, army groom, stationed in Ireland 1911,aged 34, would either of the following be this man,
Robert Whitehead 333833 HLI or R whitehead 171290 West Yorks Reg
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 16 October 12 22:06 BST (UK) »
1911 shows married 3yrs - no children.  Occ is just groom - not Army groom

Wife was Margaret aged 32 b Dublin

He was living in Military Rd Cork but is not shown as a member of the Military.  Other residents of the same road seem to be in ordinary occupations (eg) Daniel Wilson master Printer.  Timothy Spillane - labourer

Do you have other documentation that confirms he was in the Army?
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 17 October 12 00:30 BST (UK) »
He was a soldier but no absolute proof , location shows near Victoria Barracks then now collins, HLI , yorks LI were main batts stationed in 1911 , I believe he died within 8 years of 1911 Thanks

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 17 October 12 08:47 BST (UK) »
Do you know where in England he was born?

The first name of 333833 in the HLI is Rowland. Also, six digit numbers were given to territorial battalions in 1917. A Regular in 1911 would have a four digit number. So I doubt he is either of the two men you list.

You could order the marriage certificate from the Irish GRO. They only charge 4 Euros for a copy on plain paper. But you cannot order online. You have to print off an application form and send/fax it with your credit card details.

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