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We remember Francis Creegan
We remember Francis Creegan
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
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1892
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:7333362
1916
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Greegan
Source:7333362
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
10527
15th Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:1013173
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
10527
15th Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:1013173
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
10527
Lancashire Fusiliers
15th Battalion
Source:7333362
location
26 Allendale Street Salfor Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7333362
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed during the battle for Thiepval Village.
Thiepval The Somme.
France
Source:7333362
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 3C and 3D
Source:7333362
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Creegan |
| Source | 1013173 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Allendale Street Salfor Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10527 | 15th Lancashire Fusiliers | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 10527 | 15th Lancashire Fusiliers | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 10527 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 15th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Creegan | mother | ||
| Francis Greegan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Greegan | wife |
Media
Media
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The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford PalsMore about The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford Pals
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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