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We remember Rudolph Galpin
We remember Rudolph Galpin
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Maria E Galpin
Source:9295261
1879
1890
sibling
Daisy Galpin
Source:9295261
1890
1891
1891
sibling
Lillian Galpin
Source:9295261
1891
1893
sibling
Ernest Galpin
Source:9295261
1893
1895
sibling
May Galpin
Source:9295261
1895
1901
location
9 Upper Park Street, Islington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9295261
31st March 1901
1911
location
Fort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9295256
2nd April 1911
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9295370
11th August 1914
service
British Army
Private
9717
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9295254
1916
death
Killed in Action
He was shot through the heart by a German guard while attempting to escape. It was alleged that he ignored repeated calls to stop.
Sennelager, Paderborn
Germany
Source:7477983
Source:9295372
9th October 1916
burial
Hessen
Germany
Source:7477983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Rudolph |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Galpin |
| Source | 1291057 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Upper Park Street, Islington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Fort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9717 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily J. Galpin | mother | ||
| John Evan Galpin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria E Galpin | sister | 1879 | |
| Daisy Galpin | sister | 1890 | |
| Lillian Galpin | sister | 1891 | |
| Ernest Galpin | brother | 1893 | |
| May Galpin | sister | 1895 |
Media
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Upper Street, Islington, LondonUpper Street, Islington, London. Rudolph Galpin lived with his parents and siblings in Upper Park Street, Islington, at the time of the 1901 census.Contributed by:
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Fort George, Guernsey, Channel IslandsFort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands, where Private Rudolph Galpin was based with the Royal Irish Regiment at the time of the 1911 censusContributed by:
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Niederzwehren Cemetery, Kassel, GermanyNiederzwehren Cemetery, Kassel, Germany where Private Rudolph Galpin was finally laid to rest after his death while a prisoner of war.Contributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| 1914-1918 PRISONERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ICRC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 | |
| “The Mons Star: The British Expeditionary Force 1914” | Patrick63223 | |
| “Within Four Walls” by Major M.C.C. Harrison and Captain H. Cartwright | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Cambridge | Patrick63223 | |
| Upper Street, Islington, London | Patrick63223 | |
| Fort George, Guernsey, Channel Islands | Patrick63223 | |
| Niederzwehren Cemetery, Kassel, Germany | Patrick63223 | |
| ICRC POW index card | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 |
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