charlie962 #1926 Posted 26 May , 2019 (edited) But could this Mary Ahern of Co Cork be her ? and note there is a card for a Miss A M Ahern of Fermoy ? Edited 26 May , 2019 by charlie962 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ss002d6252 #1927 Posted 26 May , 2019 4 minutes ago, charlie962 said: But could this Mary Ahern of Co Cork be her ? The card seems to be dated 3 Sep 19 - it notes 'still serving' so it would rule her out in that case. Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1928 Posted 26 May , 2019 Good finds lads, thank you very much indeed. It would be nice to nail her down. I did communicate with Jim Strawbridge but we cannot pin her down yet. Having said all that here is an update, a sitrep for all your ex signallers. For every one accepted by IFCP there are about 6 that do not qualify for various reasons and they are recorded with the Irish casualties. Today our count that have been accepted by the IFCP topped the 100 mark. Its is a credit to your tolerance and helpfulness and willingness to go that final few yards to locate these heroes. It was not possible without you, for which I am, and I have always said, most grateful indeed. Our little project here has about two more weeks to run as we go through the end of 1919, and enter 1920 and finish in 1921. Thanks for staying with me during this aggravating, and frustrating period. In the end it will be probably the most worthwhile project ever taken on by those that are determined to see it through. I am off to raise a glass to you and the heroes we found. Cuimhnímis iad- We will remember them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr #1929 Posted 26 May , 2019 54 minutes ago, museumtom said: Today our count that have been accepted by the IFCP topped the 100 mark. A remarkeable milestone Tom. All credit to you for instigating this truly worthwhile project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wandererpaul #1930 Posted 26 May , 2019 5 minutes ago, Dai Bach y Sowldiwr said: A remarkeable milestone Tom. All credit to you for instigating this truly worthwhile project. I agree in full!! I read this thread every time I come on here. The work undertaken by everyone is mind blowing. I just wish I was quicker or around to help! To add 100 to the CWGC is a credit to Tom’s tireless work and those who have helped. It’s a shame some more aren’t added m due to technicalities. But they’re still remembered in Tom’s records. superb work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George Rayner #1931 Posted 27 May , 2019 Morning Tom Could this be Mary Aherne? In FMP here https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM/REDCRO/62 George First name(s) Mary Ellen Last name Aherne Initials M E Rank VAD Certificate number 3587 Department Voluntary Aid Detachment Passport number WAR OFFICE Destination Boulogne Record set British Red Cross Register Of Overseas Volunteers 1914-1918 Category Military, armed forces & conflict Subcategory Regimental & Service Records Collections from Great Britain, UK None Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1932 Posted 27 May , 2019 Thank you very Dyfed and Paul. Thank you very much for that George. It is very tempting but you know we need something more concrete to tie this with the Death cert. A very creditable find though. Kind regards. Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George Rayner #1933 Posted 27 May , 2019 She also has Pip, Squeak and Wilfred on medal roll in NA But can't find anything else...yet George And very well done Tom for driving this forward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1934 Posted 27 May , 2019 Thank you George, it is not possible without the aid from pals like your good self. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1935 Posted 27 May , 2019 Would anyone be able to help me with this one please? These Naval men are very difficult. He is a Dublin man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George Rayner #1936 Posted 27 May , 2019 Tom I can't find her death on Ancestry-was she registered in 1919? George Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1937 Posted 27 May , 2019 Yes George it was registered in 1919. All the deaths we have been doing for the past week or so were registered in 1919. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George Rayner #1938 Posted 27 May , 2019 That's what I thought...going by the date on document you posted didn't help me. Here's Keenan https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM/CWGC/ROLLOFHONOUR/000522804 At least I think so! George Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1939 Posted 27 May , 2019 Brilliant, George, well found. Thank you very much. That's another we can put to bed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1940 Posted 27 May , 2019 This soldier looks like a potential but I cannot find his records, just his pension on FMP. can you help please? https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=S2/GBM/PIN82/108/0037&parentid=GBM/PIN82/005566 Patrick Last name Kelly Service number 329767 Regiment Labour Corps Service branch Army Death year 1919 Cause of death Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), asthma, cardiac failure Marriage year 1914 Archive reference PIN 82/108/27 Archive The National Archives Country Great Britain Record set British Armed Forces, First World War Widows' Pension Forms Category Military, armed forces & conflict Subcategory First World War Collections from Great Britain, UK None Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
little bob #1941 Posted 27 May , 2019 Fold 3 has Pension Card for Patrick, date of discharge 21/3/1919. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1942 Posted 27 May , 2019 Thank you Bob, I managed to get that, but I cannot find his records. Kind regards. Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1943 Posted 27 May , 2019 Another brain teaser, this was registered in Cork. Can you help please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1944 Posted 27 May , 2019 Another mad one altogether. Can you help please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ss002d6252 #1945 Posted 27 May , 2019 35 minutes ago, museumtom said: Another brain teaser, this was registered in Cork. Can you help please? I thought possibly Eugene Lenehan, formerly ASC, but we can rule him out has died in 1910 https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM/WO363-4/007400924/00088&parentid=GBM/WO363-4/7400924/2/88 Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark1959 #1946 Posted 27 May , 2019 (edited) Lenihan - this appears to be him https://www.ancestry.co.uk/interactive/60506/42511_6129999_0174-00191?pid=829232&backurl=https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv%3D1%26dbid%3D60506%26h%3D829232%26tid%3D%26pid%3D%26usePUB%3Dtrue%26_phsrc%3DJsm4911%26_phstart%3DsuccessSource&treeid=&personid=&hintid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=Jsm4911&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&_ga=2.215374929.773691589.1558896058-1160288830.1525181781&_gac=1.246669744.1558368952.EAIaIQobChMIirLb28Cq4gIVrZPtCh3sZwDXEAAYASAAEgLqo_D_BwE So 90165 RFA. Also 7091 ASC. Discharged 28/10/16. There are some docs on ancestry. Got kicked in the head by a mule whilst on active service and discharged for mental deficiency. Put in the asylum. A sad tale. https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?_phsrc=Jsm4917&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&indiv=1&dbid=1114&gsfn=eugene&gsln=linehan&gsln_x=NP_NN&cp=11&msbdy=1878&msddy=1919&qh=oUhBisaNVpav7l63olA6DA%3D%3D&new=1&rank=1&uidh=aoc&redir=false&gss=angs-d&pcat=39&fh=0&h=445666&recoff=&ml_rpos=1 Same docs on FMP. Various spelling of surname everywhere https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM/WO363-4/007280329/00075&parentid=GBM/WO363-4/7280329/6/75 HIs MIC is under Lineham. Edited 27 May , 2019 by Mark1959 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1947 Posted 27 May , 2019 Thank you Craig, I had a look at the same man, and see he had died in 1910, but try as I might I could not find another Eugene Linehan...that is until Mark posted the link aboue for him., Thank you very much Mark! I don't know how you do it! Kind regards. Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark1959 #1948 Posted 27 May , 2019 James Mountifort Longfield. Born 13/5/1866. British Army Lists show him retiring in May 1906 so cannot see him qualifying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom #1949 Posted 27 May , 2019 Thanks Mark. I had a second look at this man and thought perhaps there might be WW1 service as he is a Captain in the 1911 Census and a Major on his death cert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark1959 #1950 Posted 27 May , 2019 (edited) The 1918 List has him as Res. of Off. Substantive rank of Major 1/9/1915. May have spoke to soon. Not sure an indication of service. Does not show in 1915, 1916 and 1917 lists This seems to be relevant LG entry (bottom left) https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30407/supplement/12533 Further refs to a JM Longfield https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30128/supplement/5838 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30170/supplement/6783 under Labour Corps. Not relevant but Hart's Army List refers to a J M Longfield "Captain J. M. Longfield served in the South African war with the 1st Battalion Liverpool Regiment in 1899-1901, and took part in the operations in Natal in 1899, including the actions at Rietfontein and Lombard's Kop ;defence of Ladysmith ; and the operations in Natal, March to June 1900 (Medal with three Clasps)" Edited 27 May , 2019 by Mark1959 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
