WWI Centenary Project The High School Dublin - 'War Stories'

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Appleyard

Bailey

Bayly

G G Duggan

Gibson.

I cannot post any more images it seems. If you PM me your email I will send them to you that way.

Cheers.

Tom.

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Deane.

Glorney.

Duggan.JR.

Brewster.

Kelly.

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Le Bas.

That's all I have.

[Clarissabell]

Oh Tom, how wonderful - a life captured right there. And after all that, I know some of the pupils will remember him as the guy who went to Australia and India, and who was well known for rowing and football - but it is enough, once a memory is implanted in their heads and he becomes more than a cold inscription on a plaque; that he is not forgotten.

What adventurous, clever and brave men they were. Again and again, their lives seem packed full of promise -and that is the tragedy, though every life lost is equally so. I've been reading through the previous notes you sent and was especially moved by the Duggan brothers, - the younger obviously followed the elder, one so very nearly saved. If he had gone to the hospital ship, he would have found his brother there, and perhaps would have saved himself, for his mother's sake...; and Capt. Brewster - who they thought was dead, and was not, but he went into battle again and died anyway. The snippets of his letter just lift off the page with energy. Such a loss, so easily given.

Thank you !

Clarissabell

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Just seeing the photos now - Such wonderful faces - Thank you Tom!

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Not a bother Clarissa.

Go on ya good thing!

They WILL be remembered!

Cheers.

Tom.

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A few non-Dublin lads;-

BAYLY, LAUNCELOT MYLES. Rank: Lieutenant (Acting Captain). Regiment or Service: Royal Irish Rifles. Unit; 3rd((SDGW) 5th (CWGC) Battalion. Date of Death:22/10/1918. He won the Military Cross and is listed in the London Gazette. Died of wounds.

Limerick Chronicle, July, 1915.

Mr L M Bayly, son of Mr E C Bayly, Killough Castle, Thurles, has obtained a commission in the 3rd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment.

Grave or Memorial Reference: IV. J. 21. Cemetery: Duhallow A. D. S. Cemetery in Belgium. Duhallow Advanced Dressing Station was a front line casualty clearing station for soldiers wounded in this (Ypres) sector. It was named after a Southern Irish Hunt. Although Michael is now interred here he was originally buried in a temporary grave as this Cemetery did not exist until after he died.

BUCKLEY, WILLIAM. Rank: Private. Regiment or Service: Royal Irish Regiment. Unit: 7th Bn. He was previously with the South Irish Horse where his number was 1299. Age at Death; 29, age also listed as 30. Date of Death: 06/08/1918. Service No: 25059. Born in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow. Enlisted in Dublin while living in Enniskerry. Died as a prisoner of war in Valenciennes in France. Supplementary information; Son of Francis and Georgina Buckley, of Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Grave or Memorial Reference: Grave or Memorial Reference: V. E. 9. Cemetery; Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery in France.

CRAIG, ISAAC MURRAY. Rank: Acting Captain. Regiment or Service: Corps of Royal Engineers. Unit; 66th Field Company. Date of Death:22/08/1918. Age at Death, 27. Born in County Tipperary (1911 Census).

Limerick Chronicle, August, 1918.

Craig—August 22, 1918, killed in action, Captain Ray Craig, Royal Engineers, second son of Isaac Craig, Senior Inspector of Schools, Cork, aged 27.

The Campbellian, Vol.IV, p.131.

Date entered (Campbell College): Sept 1905. Date left: Dec 1909. Date of birth: 4 January 1891. Father: Isaac Craig. Parent's address: Auburn House, Athlone. Had fought in Gallipoli and the Balkans. 2nd Lieut (Oct 1914); Lieut (1915); Captain. Profession: Engineering. "Killed instantaneously in action in Palestine". Commissioned Oct 1914, having taken an engineering degree in Sept 1914. "He was through the Gallipoli campaign and afterwards in the Balkans. His sad death occurred while out on night work in the hills of Judaea",

Supplementary information; Son of Isaac Craig (Senior Inspector of Schools) and Henrietta Craig, of "Redclyffe," Western Rd., Cork.

Grave or Memorial Reference: T. 29. Cemetery: Ramleh War Cemetery in Israel.

DUGGAN, JOHN ROWSWELL. Rank: Lieutenant. Regiment or Service: The Royal Irish Regt. 5th Bn. Unit; 5th Battn. (Pioneers) Brother of George Grant Duggan above.

De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour.

Son of George Duggan, of 5, College Street. Dublin and Fernay Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Manager Provincial Bank of Ireland, Ltd, Dublin, by his wife, Emilie Asenath, dau. of Col. Charles Coote Grant, late Bedfordshire Regt. ; b. Dublin, 31 Oct. 1894; educ. The High School, Dublin, where he won a 1st Class Scholarship, and passed into Trinity College, Dublin, in 1912. There he joined the Medical School and became, like his brother, a prominent Member of the O. T. C. On the out-break of war he relinquished his medical studies and was gazetted 2nd Lieut, 5th Royal Irish Regt, 15 Aug. 1914, and promoted Lieut, 28 Jan. 1915. He left with his regt. for the Dardanelles early in July 1915, as part of the 10th Division, and was killed in action on the Karakol Dagh Spur. above Sulva Bay, 16 Aug. 1915; unm. He was at first reported wounded and missing and no officer saw him fall, but the Medical Officer of the Dressing Station at Sulva Bay, to whom Lieut. Duggan went when shot through his left wrist and with shrapnel injury to face and side, told him he should go to the Hospital Ship. He said his men were without an officer so he rejoined them in the firing line, and the subsequent story is briefly told by his Sergt. P J Nolan (on whose testimony his death was officially reported). "He left the firing line, had his wounds dressed and returned shortly afterwards, where he was hit in the face with an explosive bullet and killed. " To his father, Sergt.

Nolan wrote: "Your son could have saved his own life, but he was always good to his men and he died encouraging them to fight till the last"; and his Col, ~ Earl of Granard, wrote "I am sorry to tell you that your son has been missing since 10 Aug. He went with his company into action our that date, and we have not seen him since. I have enquired from several of the men of his company and they all tell me that he was wounded whilst gallantly leading his men. I sincerely hope that he is a prisoner, and it is always a consolation to know that the Turks treat their prisoners with the greatest consideration. I have now soldiered for a great many years and can honestly say that I never came across a better subaltern; and as regards his social qualifications, he was beloved by all ranks of the regt. " Lieut. Duggan was a noted rifle shot and won many medals and prizes, including Daily Express and Lord Roberts Medals; Adjutants cup of Trinity College, O. T. C, and he was presented with a rifle for the highest aggregate score in Leinster Schools, 1912.

Lieutenant J. R. Duggan was killed on August 16th in Gallipoli, aged 30. He was educated at the High School, Dublin, where he won a first clas scholarship and entered Trinity College in 1912. There he joined the Medical School, but on the outbreak of war he decided to relinquish his medical studies and was gazetted second Lieutenant in the 5th Royal Irish Regiment. Two brothers of these officers, Mr Duggan’s second and fourth sons, are in the Naval Service, one being in the Transport Department at Whitehall and the other an assistant paymaster in a battleship.

Grave or Memorial Reference: He has no known grave but is commemorated on special memorial 9 in AZMAK Cemetery in Suvla, Turkey and he is also commemorated on a marble plaque on the walls of the reading room in Trinity College, Dublin.

Dublin Albert Fisher Gibson Second Lieutenant Leinster Regiment Attached to 4th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps 24/03/1917 21 Dublin Killed in action Son of Robert Dane Gibson and Amy Gibson, of 20, Morehampton Road, Dublin. The Irish Times, March 24, 1921. In Memoriam. Gibson-In loving memory of Lieutenant Albert Fisher Gibson, R.F.C., killed in action, 24th March, 1917, fourth son of R D and Amy Gibson, Dunmore, Ballsbridge. “Peace, perfect peace.” The Irish Times, March 24, 1924. Roll of Honour.(1914-1918). In Memoriam. Gibson-In loving memory of Lieutenant Fisher Gibson, R.F.C., killed in action, 24th March, 1917. “Peace, perfect peace.” The Irish Times, March 24, 1925. Roll of Honour.(1914-1918). In Memoriam. Gibson-In loving memory of Albert Fisher Gibson, Lieutenant, Leinster Regiment (attached R Flying Corps), killed in action March 24th, 1917, aged 21 years. “Never shall his memory fade.” Dunmore, Holyrood. Irish Times. Gibson-March 24, (his 21st birthday), killed in action, Albert Fisher Gibson, Second Lieutenant, Leinster Regiment, and Royal Flying Corps, son of R D Gibson, Dunmore, Holyrood, Ballsbridge, Dublin. 7 Beugnatre Communal Cemetery.

Limerick Chronicle, May, 1915.

Lieutenant N L Hannon, Liverpool regiment, killed at Festubert, on 16th inst, was the youngest son of Mr J A Hannon, Athy. He got his commission in August and was only 20 years of age.

Irish Independent; Hannon, May 16, 1915, killed in action in Northern France, Lieutenant N L Hannon, 7th King’s Liverpool Regiment, aged 20 years, youngest and dearly loved son of John A Hannon, 2nd Mrs Hannon, Ardreigh House, Athy.

HANNON, NORMAN LESLIE

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Date of Death:

16/05/1915

Age:

20

Regiment/Service:

The King's (Liverpool Regiment)

7th Bn.

Grave Reference

VII. K. 19.

Cemetery

GUARDS CEMETERY, WINDY CORNER, CUINCHY

Additional Information:

Son of M. M. Hannon, of Ardreigh House, Athy, Co. Kildare, and the late John A. Hannon. Born at Castledermot, Co. Kildare.

HANNON, Second Lieutenant, NORMAN LESLIE, 7th Bn. King's Liverpool Regiment. 16th May 1915. Age 20. Son of M. M. Hannon, of Ardreigh House, Athy, Co. Kildare, and the late John A. Hannon. Born at Castledermot, Co. Kildare. VII. K. 19. (Guards Cemetery, Cuinchy - France)

Limerick Chronicle, August, 1916.

Lieutenant Ion(sic) Hannon, King’s Liverpools, killed on August 18, at the age of 24 years, was the youngest surviving son of Mr J A Hannon, Ardreigh House, Athy, brother of lieutenant Leslie Hannon, of the same regiment, killed in May, 1915.

Limerick Chronicle, October, 1916.

Mandeville-September 28, 1916, killed in action, Captain Pierce Mandeville, West Yorkshire Regiment, eldest son of M Mandeville, B.E., Clyda, Mallow, County Cork.

MANDEVILLE, PIERCE. Rank: Captain. Regiment or Service: West Yorkshire Regiment. Unit; 5th Battalion (Territorial). Date of Death:28/09/1916. Age at Death,32. Born in Waterford. Killed in Action.

Limerick Chronicle, October, 1916.

Mandeville-September 28, 1916, killed in action, Captain Pierce Mandeville, West Yorkshire Regiment, eldest son of M Mandeville, B.E., Clyda, Mallow, County Cork.

Irish Independent;

Irish Officer Killed.

Captain P Mandeville, aged 32, W Yorks regt, was says the “Morning Post” killed in action on September 28. He was the eldest son of Mr Mantagu Mandeville, of Clyde, Mallow, County Cork.

Grave or Memorial Reference: XVI. B. 3. Cemetery: Mill Road Cemetery in France.

MANGAN, JOHN. Rank: Stoker. Regiment or Service: Royal Naval Reserve. Unit: H. M. S. "Queen Mary. ” Age at death; 62. Date of Death: 31/05/1916. Service No: 2172V. Supplementary information; Son of Thomas and Catherine Lalor Mangan, of Lincoln Place, Dublin; husband of Elizabeth Mangan (nee Smyth), of 19, Waterford St, Dublin. Grave or Memorial Reference: 23. Memorial, Portsmouth Naval Memorial, UK.

Limerick Chronicle, September, 1915.

Lieutenant Lee Tolerton, 6th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers, who was previously reported wounded, is now reported killed at the Dardanelles. Lieutenant Tolerton was appointed to the rank of Lieutenant on February 1st, 1915. he was the younger son of the late Mrs Tolerton, Secretary to the Philanthropic Reform Association, Dublin.

Lieutenant L Tolerton, 6th Royal Irish Fusiliers, who has been killed in action in Gallipoli, was the younger son of the late Mrs Tolerton, Secretary of the Philanthropic Reform Association of Dublin.

WHITE, HILL WILSON. Rank: Captain. Regiment or Service: Royal Army Medical Corps Age: 32. Date of Death: 12/04/1918. Killed in Action. Supplementary information; Son of The Right Rev. Harry Vere White, Bishop of Limerick, and Alice White, of The See House, Pery Square, Limerick. Grave or Memorial Reference: Panel 11. Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial in Belgium.

Dublin Charles Robert Young Private Royal Army Medical Corps 13th Field Amb 6483 27/09/1914 23 Dublin Liverpool Died of wounds Son of Mrs. Anne Young, of 17, Sandymount Road, Dublin, and the late Captain Benjamin Poyntz Young (R.A.M.C.). Irish Times. Young-September 27, 1914, At St Nazaire Hospital, France, from wounds received at the Battle of the Aisne, Charles Robert Young,R.A.M.C., aged 23 years, dearly loved son of Benjamin Poyntz Young, L.R.C.S., and P.I(?)., and Annie Young, 21 Sandymount Road, Dublin. B. 34. St. Nazaire (Toutes-Aides) Cemetery in France.

His Father;-

Young—In loving memory of Captain Benjamin Poyntz Young, RAMC, of 17 Sandymount Road, Dublin, who died 6th November, 1916, at the Military Hospital, Cork, and his son, Charles Robert, RAMC,., died of wounds received in the Battle of Aisne, 27th September, 1914. “Till the Resurrection Morn.”

Listed in both 1901 and 1911 Census born in Dublin, birth certificate shows place of birth was Cork. Dublin Benjamin Poyntz Young Captain Royal Army Medical Corps 06/11/1916 60 Cork (Birth certificate) Dublin Died Husband of Anne Young, of 17, Sandymount Road, Dublin. The Weekly Irish Times. November 11, 1916. Captain B Poyntz Young, R.A.M.C., 17 Sandymount Road, Dublin, is lying ill with paralysis at the Central Military Hospital, Cork. Irish Times. Young-November 6, at Military Hospital, Cork Benjamin Poyntz Young, CaptainR.A.M.C, of 17 Sandymount Road, Dublin. The Irish Times, November 5, 1921. Roll of Honour. In Memoriam. Young-In fond and ever loving memory of Captain Benjamin Poyntz Young,R.A.M.C., 17 Sandymount Road, Dublin, who died 6th November, 1916, at Military Hospital, Cork; also his two sons, Charles Robert,R.A.M.C., died of wounds received at first battle of Aisne, 27th September, 1914; hector Albert, Rifle Brigade, died of illness contracted on active service at Military Hospital, Tidworth, 30th December, 1918. The Irish Times, November 6, 1924. Roll of Honour.(1914-1918). In Memoriam. Young-In fond and ever loving memory of Captain Benjamin Poyntz Young,R.A.M.C., 17 Sandymount Road, Dublin, died at Military Hospital, Cork, 6th November, 1916,; also his sons, Charles Robert,R.A.M.C., died of wounds received at first battle of Aisne, 27th September, 1914; Hector Albert, Rifle Brigade, died of illness contracted on active service at Military Hospital, Tidworth, 30th December, 1918. Irish Independent; Captain B P Young, RAMC., of Sandymount Road, Dublin, who died at the Military Hospital, Cork, was a son of the late Mr T Young, D’Olier Street. Near North path. Drumcondra St. George's Burial Ground.

Dublin Hector Albert Young Lance Corporal Rifle Brigade "C" Company. 10th Battalion. B/202230 30/12/1918 23 Dublin (1911 Census) Son of Anne Young, of 17, Sandymount Road, Dublin, and the late Captain Benjamin Ponyz Young (R.A.M.C.). A. 61. Tidworth Military Cemetery, UK.

The only 3 Dublin Black's are below;-

Dublin Duncan Black Lance Sergeant Royal Dublin Fusiliers 2nd Battalion. 14042 21/03/1918 28 Glasgow Dublin Killed in action Son of Lachlan and the late Annie Black; Husband of Ellen Black, of 11 Thorncastle Street, Ringsend, Dublin. Won the Military Medal and is listed in the London Gazette. The Irish Times, March 21, 1919. In Memoriam. Black-In sad and loving memory of my dear husband, Sergeant Duncan Black, M.M., Royal Dublin Fusiliers, who was killed in action March 21st, 1918, “Faithful unto death.” Inserted by his loving wife and children. Panel 79 and 80. Pozieres Memorial in France.

Dublin Edward Black Private Devonshire Regiment 9th (Service) Battalion 33709 07/05/1917 Dublin Portsmouth Killed in Action Bay 4 Arras Memorial in France.

Dublin Thomas Black Lance Corporal Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry 61418 10/10/1918 Derby Nottingham Died at sea CE. New Plot. 722. Grangegorman Military Cemetery, Dublin.

The ones I missed are from counties not yet completed, sorry.

Cheers.

Tom.

[Clarissabell]

Thanks Tom - Brilliant job! I can't wait to print this all out and get underlining!!

Regards, C.

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No way! I want it written in triplicate by hand in dim light and with ye olde pen, nib and ink.

The best of good luck with your project.

Kind regards.

Tom.

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Thanks a million for all your help.

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A Double Bereavement. Second Officer, Son of Dr G Fletcher, Dies of Wounds. The deepest sympathy will be felt for Dr George Fletcher, of the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction, in connection with the death of his son, second Lieutenant Donald Lockhart Fletcher, Leinster Regiment, who died from wounds in Macedonia, on April 28. It was only last week that the death of Dr Fletcher’s son, lieutenant Arnold L Fletcher, who died from wounds in France, was announced. This second bereavement has aroused widespread regret and the sincerest sympathy.

Lieutenant Donald Fletcher, whose death is now announced, was only twenty years to age, and had seen a good deal of active service. He was born in January, 1897, and after being educated at the Dublin High School entered Trinity College in April, 1914. he received his commission on May 22, 1915, and was attached to the Leinster Regiment. He served for a year in Macedonia, where he distinguished himself and was mentioned in despatches in January of this year.