Patrick Breen R.A.M.C 1908 (Dublin native)

[grizzly1]

Hi, I have come across a record in a marriage cert from 1908 in Dublin of Patrick Breen to Bridget Carey which took place in St Laurence O'Tooles church on 1st March 1908, occupation for Patrick, 'Private in the R.A.M.C.', Patrick is aged 19 on the record and living at 41lwr Mayor St which is in the docklands area of Dublin.

Patrick's father is listed as James Breen, who had married twice, his 2nd Wife Annie nee Fitzgerald had died in 1905, James had married her in 1894.

Im looking for possible service record for Patrick regs his enlistment/service, d.o.b and place of birth etc and am hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction.

As always I am gratefully indebted for any help from member's.
Thanking you.

[ShaunJ]

There's a 1907 militia record for him (discharged later that year on enlistment into the regular RAMC) but I can't see a regular army record.

Born St Thomas parish, Dublin, said he was aged 18 years 11 months in mid-July 1907. A timekeeper.

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO96%2F1283%2F111%2F001&parentid=GBM%2FWO96%2F1283%2F1598117

[ShaunJ]

1901 census

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Dublin/North_Dock/Mayor_Street/1276318/

[grizzly1]

There's a 1907 militia record for him (discharged later that year on enlistment into the regular RAMC) but I can't see a regular army record.

Born St Thomas parish, Dublin, said he was aged 18 years 11 months in mid-July 1907. A timekeeper.

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO96%2F1283%2F111%2F001&parentid=GBM%2FWO96%2F1283%2F1598117

Thank you for that info, is there any info regs his address/next of kin or does it give any info regs how long he may have served, im wondering would Kew archive be worth contacting?

[AllanUK]

Address as shown on his attestation papers was 41 Lower Mayor Street, Dublin.

Next of kin shown as his father, James, residing at the same address.

[ShaunJ]

He was only 3 months in the militia before joining the regular army.

NoK was his father James, 41 Lower Mayor Street. Patrick was employed by a Mr Dockrell in Gt Georges St Dublin.

[AllanUK]

A Lance Corporal Patrick Breen, 16519 Royal Dublin Fusiliers 8th Battlaion, was KIA on the 27 April 1916. Notation that he was the husband of Bridget Breen, of 4, Julian Place, North Wall, Dublin.

[AllanUK]

The Soldiers' Effects database shows that all payments were paid to the widow, Bridget.

[AllanUK]

The Pension Cards as held on Fold3 show that the widow's pension was paid to Bridget Breen of 4, Julian Place, North Wall, Dublin.