PFF Posted 16 November , 2012 Share Posted 16 November , 2012 In November 1920 Two Black and tans were reported missing/Killed near Tralee Ireland. One was a member of the RIC. The other was a Ernest Bright of London. Had Bright been in World War I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 16 November , 2012 Share Posted 16 November , 2012 I can't answer your question for certain but the majority, if not all men employed as Auxiliaries by the RIC were ex-servicemen. Many had won gallantry awards whilst serving during WW1 and many had been commissioned during WW1. I am sure that one of the forum members interested in this area will be along soon with a definitive answer for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 16 November , 2012 Share Posted 16 November , 2012 According to Police casualties in Ireland 1919-1920, Bright was a former Presser and soldier born 23/05/1886 joined the RIC on 09/07/1920. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 16 November , 2012 Share Posted 16 November , 2012 I don't think that Bright was an Auxiliary, he is recorded as a Constable--but of course he could still have served in WW1? Looking quickly on Ancestry there are too many Ernest Brights to say which unit he may have served with--one in 2/Londons, possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 16 November , 2012 Share Posted 16 November , 2012 it was reported that Bright and the constable he was kidnapped with were thrown alive into the furnace of Tralee Gasworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhifle Posted 16 November , 2012 Share Posted 16 November , 2012 Hi, The Ernest Bright in the 2nd Londons has a Pension Record on Ancestry but he signs for a TFE Medal on 4 Feb 1921 so I do not think it can be him. 340 Corporal Ernset B Bright, 2nd Battalion, City of London (R F) (Occupation Metal Turner) Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depaor01 Posted 16 November , 2012 Share Posted 16 November , 2012 it was reported that Bright and the constable he was kidnapped with were thrown alive into the furnace of Tralee Gasworks. Good God. There really was no shortage of barbarity on either side. Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 17 November , 2012 Share Posted 17 November , 2012 The throwing alive into furnaces seems to be quite a common statement, so it was maybe a scare story, maybe not, I don't suppose we will ever know the truth. More recently I also heard it was said about Capt Robert Nairac before the admission about what really happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFF Posted 20 November , 2012 Author Share Posted 20 November , 2012 In fact what really happened to both after their executions see http://www.cairogang...s-extracts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatford41 Posted 17 March , 2014 Share Posted 17 March , 2014 Private Ernest Bright, #9295, 3rd (Toronto Regiment) Battalion, C.E.F. Enlisted Valcartier, Quebec Born Manchester, England Library and Archives Canada Item #64125 DOB 23/05/1886 Ref: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166 Service File in Box 1067-12 Yes, the same man. Cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFF Posted 20 August , 2015 Author Share Posted 20 August , 2015 related link http://www.theirishstory.com/2012/11/06/the-siege-of-tralee-november-1-9-1920/comment-page-1/#comment-33823 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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