Valentine Poem by D Mcgillycuddy RIR

[Don]

I found this poem written on a piece of scrap paper in a 1920 Diary ( the paper is very fragile)owned by Donough Mc Gillycuddy RIR. He has a MIC and survived.

I have no idea who he wrote to or when. The Diary has legal submissions and accounts, but no mention of WW1

Since it's Valentines Day,I would like to dedicate it to all the Women members on the Forum.

Gerry

Poem.pdf

[PHall]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. A lovely thought.

[Anneca]

Gerry, you're a sentimental old boot but thank you so much for the dedication. It certainly makes up for the red rose I didn't receive today! Do you know which Bn. of the RIR Donough was in?

Anne

[Don]

Thank you both for your nice comments.

Anneca,

I will try and find out

Gerry

[Don]

His MIC number is 20/20256.But no Bn number

[Murrough]

Born in Galway, according to census, number indicates he was with 20th reserve Battalion RIR,went overseas as a draft at some stage, MIC says entitled to pair.

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai003123762/

[Fattyowls]

Gerry, you unashamed romantic. If I'm being ultra critical it's not Shakespeare, it's not Yeats but it's from the heart. My love poetry was rubbish so I've no room to talk.

Pete.

[sassoon]

I know it's a few days late but a very nice gesture (and poem).