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museumtom

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I haven't followed through yet but

McAULAY, George. Deck Hand, H.M.D. " Golden Harp " ; born at Hopeman, July 25th, 1881 ; joined, 26th Dec, 1914 ; served in Home Waters. Son of Hector and Annie McAulay, 15, Duff Street, Hopeman. Occupation, fisherman. McAULAY, 

it is on FMP in Morayshire Roll of Honour but that is the 'wrong' area of Scotland I am advised and DoB is also 'wrong'

 

Whereas on Ancestry this chap appears more likely-note 'a' not 'e' at end of surname

Name: George Mcaulay
Age: 12
Estimated birth year: abt 1889
Relationship: Visitor
Gender: Male
Where born: Abernethy, Inverness
Registration Number: 96B/1
Registration district: Duthil
Civil Parish: Duthil
County: Inverness
Address: Skey Of Curr

 

 

 

George

 

 

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I appreciate the info George, thank you, but the CWGC says that his parents are Son of Donald and Peggy MacAulay, of 7 Islivig Miavig, Stornoway, lewis; Husband of Catherine MacAulay, of Breanish, Islivig, Stornoway.

It would be interesting if George was the correct name and a different lad altogether.

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Yes sorry Tom I should read more carefully. On Ancestry that George appears to be too old though! 

Off to garden but will return

 

George

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Grogan has gone through!! Well done to everyone!!

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Now, where were we?

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This one is not going to be easy. He was from St John's, in Baltinglass, County Wicklow. Can you help please?

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Morning Tom,

Hope the sun is shining there.

There are many John Kelly's in the Ancestry Pension Records with a date of birth 1894+/-1.

A couple from Irish regiments don't fit.

Lots in the ASC.

I'll have to look later as there's some outside work to be done  I'm afraid.

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Fantastic Barry, y'know I was convinced you would not find him, it is such a common name. You deserve a medal for that find, amazing, thank you kindly.

 

What a great morning this is turning out to be Dai! Barry nailed him, sorry. Now then who is next?

 

I hope all is safe and well with yourselves and indeed all the pals here on the forum.

Barry I don't have access to ancestry, may I please ask for the details from his record please? He is not in FMP. Does it say it was attrib or caused by service?

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OK I found him, under 21930.

 

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I don not have a page that says he was discharged with wounds and T.B., would it be on Ancestry please?

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Brilliant, thank you Craig. I sent it on to Terry, interesting that his card says died of wounds, and D.C. says T.B.

Its in the lap of the Gods now Craig.

 Thank you very much to yourslelf, Barry and Dai for all the help.

Kindest regards.

 Tom.

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3 minutes ago, museumtom said:

Brilliant, thank you Craig. I sent it on to Terry, interesting that his card says died of wounds, and D.C. says T.B.

Its in the lap of the Gods now Craig.

 Thank you very much to yourslelf, Barry and Dai for all the help.

Kindest regards.

 Tom.

See also this Tom - notice cause of death

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https://www.fold3.com/image/669045463

 


Craig

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Excellent, thank you Craig, I'll send it straight away

Fingers crossed!

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His service record still exists and says discharged with amputated leg due wounds in Gallipoli.

 

No doubt died of TB but no evidence it was service attributable. No go.

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Hi Tom, 

Yes he was one of the two I saw earlier.

His pension record states he was discharged medically fit on 3/10/16 as a result of the amputation. 

No further entries.

His pension card or was it the DC says TB for 6 months.

Sadly doesn't qualify.

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24 minutes ago, museumtom said:

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His service record still exists and says discharged with amputated leg due wounds in Gallipoli.

 

No doubt died of TB but no evidence it was service attributable. No go.

 

You already know what my view on TB, discharge and the pension regulations are in respect of these sorts of cases...

Craig

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I understand Craig, thank you.

 

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Another that I cannot find. He is from Leitrim. Can you help me please?

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It seems he has a pension card. Does it say attrib or caused by on it please?

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4 minutes ago, museumtom said:

It seems he has a pension card. Does it say attrib or caused by on it please?

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None of the three pension docs mention any reason.


Craig

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Thank you for trying Craig. We did try and find this lad last year but the pension cards did not exist then.

Kind regards.

 Tom.

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12 hours ago, museumtom said:

OK I found him, under 21930.

 

 Hi All,

 

I know quite a bit about this man John Kelly as he is part of a project I am doing on soldiers from the village I am from. John Kelly is no: 21930. His brother Patrick is no: 21931. St Johns was in the workhouse district of Baltinglass but is actually in Castledermot. Castledermot workhouse district was split between Athy and Baltinglass hence the confusion sometimes. 

 

I have a FB page on the project (trying to drum up local interest) and wrote a small posting on these two brothers:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1178662772305333/

 

Having said that, happy to share all I have on the Kelly brothers if anybody needs it.

 

Gerard

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Good man Gerard, I appreciate your offer, I am really only looking for those who died. Great page by the way!.

 Cheers.

 Tom.

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