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We remember Michael Heffernan
We remember Michael Heffernan
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1878
sibling
John Heffernan
Source:8966572
1878
1881
sibling
Patrick Heffernan
Source:8966572
1881
1882
sibling
William Heffernan
Source:8966572
1882
1883
sibling
Stephen Heffernan
Source:8966572
1883
1889
sibling
Matthew Heffernan
Source:8966572
1889
1901
employment
Pig Jobber
Tipperary
Ireland
Source:8966572
31st March 1901
1901
location
24 Spital Street, Tipperary Town, County Tipperary
Ireland
parents address
Source:8966572
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Mary Heffernan
Source:8966572
1901
enlistment
Tipperary
Ireland
Source:8966338
service
British Army
Private
6686
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8966338
1915
death
War Related Sickness
He died as a result of sickness in Limburg POW camp
Limburg Prisoner of War Camp
Germany
Source:7478046
Source:8966372
21st January 1915
burial
Hessen
He was originally buried in Dietkirchen Cemetery after his death in Limburg POW camp
Germany
III. L.12.
Source:8966340
Source:8966372
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Michael |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Heffernan |
| Source | 1823634 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Spital Street, Tipperary Town, County Tipperary | Ireland | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6686 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Heffernan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Heffernan | brother | 1878 | |
| Patrick Heffernan | brother | 1881 | |
| William Heffernan | brother | 1882 | |
| Stephen Heffernan | brother | 1883 | |
| Matthew Heffernan | brother | 1889 | |
| Mary Heffernan | sister | 1901 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-03-31 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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One of the ditches occupied by RIRgt at Le PillyOne of the ditches which were occupied by the Royal Irish Regiment at Le Pilly on 19th/20th October 1914 and where they were surrounded and eventually wiped out.Contributed by:
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Rue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de CalaisRue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de Calais, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment met its destructionContributed by:
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Map of the actions at Le Riez and Le PillyMap of the actions at Le Riez and Le Pilly from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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Le Touret MemorialThe Le Touret Memorial commemorates those who fell and have no known grave. It was designed by John Reginald Truelove and unveiled by the British Ambassador to France, Lord Tyrrell on 22nd March 1930. The soldiers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are to be found on panels 11 and 12.Contributed by:
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Niederzwehren Cemetery, Kassel, GermanyNiederzwehren Cemetery, Kassel, Germany, where Private Michael Heffernan was finally laid to restContributed by:
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Limburg Prisoner of War CampLimburg Prisoner of War Camp where Private Michael Heffernan died in January 1915Contributed by:
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Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration document for Nierderzwehren Cemetery with Private Michael Heffernan's name on itContributed by:
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Concentration document for NiederzwehrenConcentration document for Niederzwehren with Private Michael Heffernan's name on it which shows that he was originally buried in Dietkirchen Cemetery, the cemetery for deaths in Limburg POW camp.Contributed by:
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Dillon Street, Tipperary Town circa 1890Dillon Street, Tipperary Town circa 1890. Michael Heffernan was born in Tipperary Town in 1876Contributed 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 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 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 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| One of the ditches occupied by RIRgt at Le Pilly | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de Calais | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the actions at Le Riez and Le Pilly | Patrick63223 | |
| Le Touret Memorial | Patrick63223 | |
| Niederzwehren Cemetery, Kassel, Germany | Patrick63223 | |
| Limburg Prisoner of War Camp | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| Concentration document for Niederzwehren | Patrick63223 | |
| Michael Heffernan's ICRC POW index card | Patrick63223 | |
| Dillon Street, Tipperary Town circa 1890 | Patrick63223 |
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