matchless Posted 13 January , 2009 Share Posted 13 January , 2009 Hello During the free access to ancestry, I managed to find 2 sets of attestation papers for my GGFather Hugh Kane. The first on 09/09/1914 in Lochgelly as 33247 R.A.M.C then discharged as unlikely to become efficient due to injury to back on 08/10/1914. I will point out that the info on the marriage is incorrect on these doc's in respect of wife's maiden name being written down as Gordon when it is in fact Gorman and daughter is down as Kate instead of Catherine otherwise same date same church same priest same witnesses who were his youngest brother and sister Edward and Katie (Catherine). And then on 04/11/1914 he rejoins in Cowdenbeath as 16325 R.Ir Fus and then it says 28/11/1914 deserted? Marriage and children’s details all correct but the link to these records gives incorrect age for Hugh the actual record shows correct age I only found it because i was looking at all H Kane’s (as it was free). There is an M.I.C for 16325 Hugh Kane (no battalion no) would that mean that he did serve with the R.Ir.Fus despite the deserted? on the record, and if that is the case it raises anther question as the M.I.C is for Gallipoli but he is not entitled to the 14/15 star as did not enter theatre during Qualifying period i.e. after 31st Dec 15, the R.Ir.Fus were no longer in Gallipoli? I have only mentioned the R.A.M.C details for the medical discharge as that to me indicates he did not desert to avoid fighting but the exact opposite as although I have no evidence I think he may have been going to 4th battn and he knew/found out they would be staying in Ireland and he wanted to fight Germans, not police the Irish Catholics. Anyway apologies for long post leading to a couple of small questions, Can you maybe dessert as record say’s deserted? Is there anywhere I could find details of where/what Hugh was up to between 28/11/14 and Sept 1916 when I believe Hugh was sent to 1/4th West Riding as one of many replacements after the 3/9/16 Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted 30 March , 2009 Share Posted 30 March , 2009 Hi Andrew i have some info on Cpl Hugh Kane, would you have a photo of him to add to my records Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchless Posted 30 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 30 March , 2009 Hello Dave, I do have a photo which i can send if you can pm me your e mail the original is in poor condition but i tried to tidy it up and its not to bad. If you wish i can send a copy of each, he is in a group of 4 Duke of Wellingtons and Hugh is the l/cpl and im assuming (Iknow i shouldn't) they are all D coy men Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomassmith54 Posted 8 December , 2011 Share Posted 8 December , 2011 Hello Andrew I am trying to gather some info on Hugh Kane for his grandson living in West Lothian Do you still have the photo of him Regards Tom Hello During the free access to ancestry, I managed to find 2 sets of attestation papers for my GGFather Hugh Kane. The first on 09/09/1914 in Lochgelly as 33247 R.A.M.C then discharged as unlikely to become efficient due to injury to back on 08/10/1914. I will point out that the info on the marriage is incorrect on these doc's in respect of wife's maiden name being written down as Gordon when it is in fact Gorman and daughter is down as Kate instead of Catherine otherwise same date same church same priest same witnesses who were his youngest brother and sister Edward and Katie (Catherine). And then on 04/11/1914 he rejoins in Cowdenbeath as 16325 R.Ir Fus and then it says 28/11/1914 deserted? Marriage and children's details all correct but the link to these records gives incorrect age for Hugh the actual record shows correct age I only found it because i was looking at all H Kane's (as it was free). There is an M.I.C for 16325 Hugh Kane (no battalion no) would that mean that he did serve with the R.Ir.Fus despite the deserted? on the record, and if that is the case it raises anther question as the M.I.C is for Gallipoli but he is not entitled to the 14/15 star as did not enter theatre during Qualifying period i.e. after 31st Dec 15, the R.Ir.Fus were no longer in Gallipoli? I have only mentioned the R.A.M.C details for the medical discharge as that to me indicates he did not desert to avoid fighting but the exact opposite as although I have no evidence I think he may have been going to 4th battn and he knew/found out they would be staying in Ireland and he wanted to fight Germans, not police the Irish Catholics. Anyway apologies for long post leading to a couple of small questions, Can you maybe dessert as record say's deserted? Is there anywhere I could find details of where/what Hugh was up to between 28/11/14 and Sept 1916 when I believe Hugh was sent to 1/4th West Riding as one of many replacements after the 3/9/16 Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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