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We remember James Green
We remember James Green
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1890
sibling
Thomas Green
Source:8692840
1890
1893
sibling
Annie Green
Source:8692840
1893
1901
employment
Labourer
Waterford
Ireland
Source:8692832
6th September 1901
1901
enlistment
Waterford
Ireland
Source:8692832
6th September 1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
7085
Royal Irish Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8692832
6th September 1901 - 18th November 1909
1902
events
Overseas service in South Africa
Overseas Service
South Africa
Source:8692832
15th July 1902 - 10th February 1905
1905
events
Overseas Service in India
Service Overseas
India
Source:8692832
11th February 1905 - 16th November 1909
1907
children
Mary Walsh
Source:8692832
8th November 1907
1912
marriage
Mary Walsh
Source:8692832
14th September 1912
1913
children
Bridget Green
Source:8692832
18th July 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
7085
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8692844
7th August 1914 - 23rd August 1914
1914
internment
pow
Limburg an der Lahn
Germany
Source:8692832
23rd August 1914 - 7th December 1918
1914
location
Sennelager POW camp, Senne
Germany
military residence address
Source:8692844
3rd October 1914
1914
location
Limburg an der Lahn Prisoner of War Camp
Germany
military residence address
Source:8692844
December 1914 - December 1918
sibling
William Green
Source:8692840
sibling
Bridget Green
Source:8692840
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Green |
| Source | 1444682 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limburg an der Lahn Prisoner of War Camp | Germany | military residence address | December 1914 - December 1918 | |
| Sennelager POW camp, Senne | Germany | military residence address | known 3rd October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7085 | Royal Irish Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7085 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Walsh | daughter | 8th November 1907 | |
| Bridget Green | daughter | 18th July 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Green | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Green | brother | 1890 | |
| Annie Green | sister | 1893 | |
| William Green | brother | ||
| Bridget Green | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Walsh | wife | 14th September 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Dark Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-08-30 | 5'5" |
Media
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WaterfordJames Green was born in St Patrick's parish, Waterford in 1883Contributed by:
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Limburg Prisoner of War CampLimburg POW camp where James Green was a prisoner from 1914Contributed by:
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Sennelager POW campSennelager POW camp where Private James Green was a prisoner in October 1914Contributed 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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 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 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Waterford | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Limburg Prisoner of War Camp | Patrick63223 | |
| Sennelager POW camp | Patrick63223 |
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