saintconor Posted 13 March , 2008 Share Posted 13 March , 2008 I'm not sure where I heard of this, maybe the Diamond War Memorial Diary, but has anyone any confirmation? If its true it must be some kind of record. Conor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaisersoffensive Posted 13 March , 2008 Share Posted 13 March , 2008 I'm not sure where I heard of this, maybe the Diamond War Memorial Diary, but has anyone any confirmation? If its true it must be some kind of record. Conor Name: HEGARTY, JOHN Initials: J Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Rifleman Regiment/Service: Royal Irish Rifles Unit Text: 1st Bn. Age: 28 Date of Death: 16/01/1916 Service No: 979 Additional information: Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Hegarty, of Donegal; husband of Elizabeth Hegarty, of Back St., Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. D. 76. Cemetery: SAILLY-SUR-LA-LYS-CANADIAN CEMETERY Hello Conor, Found the following picture, apologies for the quality in a splendid little booklet called “Diamond War Memorial Project Commemorative Diary 2008” The headstone reads “In loving memory of Elizabeth Hegarty Died 3rd march 1939 Her husband Joseph Died 24th January 1941.Their daughters Elizabeth Tillie and Mary, their son Patrick also their eleven sons who served The British Army,four of whom were killed in action. Terrible sorrow for the family and friends.It must be me but I have only managed to locate John at present. Regards, Bob Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintconor Posted 13 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 13 March , 2008 Thats where I seen it.Thanks. Anyone any other info? Conor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 15 March , 2008 Share Posted 15 March , 2008 Rob Elliott's yer man - amazing story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintconor Posted 15 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 15 March , 2008 so where are you Rob? ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 16 March , 2008 Share Posted 16 March , 2008 Try a PM ... just search forum members .. that will get you to his messenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob elliott Posted 19 March , 2008 Share Posted 19 March , 2008 Conor, Sorry missed this one. Right, bit of a mystery here. The John that Bob has posted, don't think he's one of the brothers. Seven Hegarty's on the City memorial. Three belong to the same mother, Elizabeth Hegarty of 4 Ebrington Street, Waterside, but no mention of dad, as follows - William, 4698, Pte 2nd Inniskillings, 16th May 1915. Robert, 4398, Pte 1st Inniskillings, KIA Gallipoli, 22nd May 1915. John, 24154, Pte 1st Inniskillings, died at sea of dysentry, 30th Nov 1915. They were born in Faughnvale so not Donegal side of the City. In one of the obituries there are two other brothers mentioned, Driver Joseph, RFA and Pte Thomas, Inniskillings. Think these two and Robert may have been regulars. Says William joined after the war started. Suppose as the other brothers got old enough to join they went as well. Must have been terrible for their mother, bad enough having one or two. Best thing we could do is have a look at the absent voters list for londonderry to see how many were left at home in 1918. Need to find the other brother killed.May have been married and away from home. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintconor Posted 20 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 March , 2008 Thanks for the reply Rob. An aunt by marriage is supposed to be related to this family. I am back in Derry at the start of April for a few days so I will get on the case. All the best Conor On a side note - A relative of mine , Alex Hegarty, was killed in action during WW2. His father Richard Hegarty would have been of an age to have likely served during WW1. Maybe he was related to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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