Clarissabell Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 Hi all, A relative of mine was a civilian casualty in The 1916 Rising in Dublin. He was shot through the jaw at his home at 18 Usher's Island, and died on the way to Jervis St Hospital, with his wife of 6 months, who was pregnant, at his side. He was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery. I visited there yesterday with my children, and we were saddened to see that he had no headstone. We are putting that to right. The headstone closet to him was for a Royal Irish Rifleman M. Ennis. His headstone was recently erected apparently. I want to know how he died; if he was involved in the Rising or if he was recuperating from injuries obtained at the Front. My relative, Peter Fahy had three brothers in the Leinsters away in France. They all survived the war; only the 23 year old tailor from Offaly died. Here is what I know about the soldier who is laid to rest beside my great uncle from a basic online search: Michael Ennis: regimental number 8094 Royal Irish Rifles Died: 18/05/1916 . Grave: Dublin. QG.43.5. Cause of Death: Haemoptysis (the coughing up of blood.) at Richmond Hospital. Address: 9 Arran Quay, Dublin. Occupation: Soldier. Religion: RC. Marital status: Married. Informant: Thomas Wilson, 4 Ushers Island. Any help at all to learn more about Michael Ennis's war would be really appreciated. Regards, Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 (edited) I can't see anything obvious on a casualty list. He doesn't have a soldiers effects entry which would usually indicate a man wasn't serving (and hadn't served during the war) however the fact he has a CWGC grave indicates he was still serving (or had died from something attributed to prior service) Craig Edited 31 March , 2016 by ss002d6252 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 Died after discharge ENNIS, MICHAEL, M: Rifleman 8094 Royal Irish Rifles. Died: 18/05/1916 Grave: Dublin. QG.43.5. of Haemoptysis at Richmond Hospital . Address: 9 Arran Quay, Dublin. Occupation: Soldier. Religion: RC. Marital status: Married. Informant: Thomas Wilson, 4 Ushers Island. regards Ray Edit listed Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 He had enlisted in July 1915 and gone to France 19/12/15. He suffered from tuberculosis of the lung in January 1916 and was discharged 18/2/1916 no longer physically fit for war service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 He had enlisted in July 1915 and gone to France 19/12/15. He suffered from tuberculosis of the lung in January 1916 and was discharged 18/2/1916 no longer physically fit for war service. Looks like he may have slipped through the effects records - he should have received a £5 payment. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 Soldiers effects entry Here only for those with Ancestry sub regards Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 Soldiers effects entry Here Got spot - I couldn't see him. I was right on the war gratuity though £3 (net) which was the £5 gross payment less the £2 service gratuity. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarissabell Posted 31 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2016 Thank you all for your help. I never heard of the Soldier's Effects records before. So he was discharged and then just died. How very sad. An awful way to go. Thanks again for all your time and for sharing your expertise. Two sad stories side by side. Do we know how old he was? Regards, Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Fielding Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 7th Bn RIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 Do we know how old he was? He was 32, married to Lily Pine in 1909, with three children, the youngest born in April 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarissabell Posted 31 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2016 He was 32, married to Lily Pine in 1909, with three children, the youngest born in April 1916. IPT, that is just so sad... Peter, my relative, didn't get to see his son at all. At least Michael did. Two sad stories indeed. Thanks again everyone. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Fielding Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 possibly: Residents of a house 31.3 in Stoneybatter (Arran Quay, Dublin) Show all information Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Ennis Mary 68 Female Head of Family R Catholic Ennis Michael 28 Male Son R Catholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarissabell Posted 31 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2016 possibly:Residents of a house 31.3 in Stoneybatter (Arran Quay, Dublin) Show all information Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Ennis Mary 68 Female Head of Family R Catholic Ennis Michael 28 Male Son R Catholic That looks about right. We put a flower on his grave yesterday and will do so again whenever we visit Peter's grave. Thanks. Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Clarissabell Posted 31 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2016 You might have to help me with this. This is the battalion war diary? It shows that he was in France, in the British line, in January? Michelle (fascinating to read the actual script - thanks!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 He was 32, married to Lily Pine in 1909, with three children, the youngest born in April 1916. There seems to have been a transcription error somewhere down the line his mother in law is listed on the soldiers effects as the legatee of his effects (appears to read Payne) although like most mothers in laws she may have just been a pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 There seems to have been a transcription error somewhere down the line his mother in law is listed on the soldiers effects as the legatee of his effects (appears to read Payne) although like most mothers in laws she may have just been a pain The Descriptive Report on Enlistment manages to include both names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 Are so Catherine Payne was the guardian of Lily Pine and not of Michael Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Fielding Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 You might have to help me with this. This is the battalion war diary? It shows that he was in France, in the British line, in January? Michelle (fascinating to read the actual script - thanks!) Yes-48th Brigade of the 16th Division - he was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal, and the 1914-15 Star for service in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarissabell Posted 31 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2016 Yes-48th Brigade of the 16th Division - he was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal, and the 1914-15 Star for service in France. Thanks Simon, Ray and IPT for your research. Why would a woman with 3 kids need a guardian?? There are so many things to think about here. Thanks folks, Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarissabell Posted 31 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2016 There seems to have been a transcription error somewhere down the line his mother in law is listed on the soldiers effects as the legatee of his effects (appears to read Payne) although like most mothers in laws she may have just been a pain pain.JPG Funny - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 31 March , 2016 Share Posted 31 March , 2016 This may be him on the 1911 census. Although married, he is living with his four brothers in Usher's Lane- http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000179865/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarissabell Posted 31 March , 2016 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2016 This may be him on the 1911 census. Although married, he is living with his four brothers in Usher's Lane- http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000179865/ Curiouser and curiouser! Thanks IPT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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