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We remember Robert Hoolan
We remember Robert Hoolan
Duplicate of Robert Hoonan
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6191122
15th April 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:6191089
1st July 1916
employment
Boot Trade ,Boot Clicker
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6191101
service
British Army
Private
3/10645
West Riding Regiment
Source:1957539
service
British Army
Private
3/10645
Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6179054
service
British Army
Private
3/10645
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6191122
1916
death
Killed in Action
Kiled in action whilst serving with 2nd BN Duke of Wellingtons West Riding Reg. Surname of Hoonan is now accepted by CWGC as being incorrect, it should be Hoolan a derivative of Hoolahan
Serre
France
Source:6179054
1st July 1916
sibling
James Hoolahan
Hoolan
Source:6191101
sibling
Margaret Anne Hoolahan
Hoolan
Source:6191101
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/10645 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3/10645 | Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3/10645 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Costello | mother | ||
| Andrew Hoolahan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hoolahan aka Hoolan | brother | ||
| Margaret Anne Hoolahan aka Hoolan | sister |
Media
Media
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Pte 3/10645 Robert Hoolan/Hoolahan,aka HoonanIn uniform, image from microfilm copy of a notice placed in the Yorkshire Evening Post dated 19th July 1916 announcing his being killed in action
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Letter CWGC confirm surname Hoolan/ HoolahanImage of letter dated 28th April 2014 (personal details removed)confirming that the evidence presented to the Commomwealth War Graves Commission by myself was compelling enough for them to amend their records to reflect that Priavte 3/10645's surname is Hoolan/Hoolahan and that for reasons as yet unknown he served as "Hoonan"Contributed by:
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Robert Hoolan/Hoolahan aka HoonanImage of newspaper notice (which accompanied photo) published in Yorksire Evening Post 19th July 1916 to announce that Robert Hoolahan/Hoolan was "Killed in Action"Contributed by:
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Death Cert for Pvte Robert Hoolan served as HoonanImage of death certificate issued for Priavte 3/10645 Robert Hoolan/ Hoolahan served as Hoonan. This soldier has now been confirmed by the surname Hoolan from Hoolahaan and that he served under teh surname HoonanContributed by:
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Birth Certificate for Robert Hoolan/HoolahanDigital scan of birth certificate for Robert Hoolahan aka Hoolan who served in the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding) Regiment as Robert Hoonan. Killed 1st July 1916Contributed by:
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1911 census 54 Acorn Street, Leeds, EnglandImage of 1911 census for England and Wales for 54 Acorn Street. Image sourced from Ancestry.com databaseContributed by:
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Medal Card Index for Private 3/10645 Robert HoonanImage of Medal Card Index for Private 3/10645 Robert Hoonan now known to be Robert Hoolan from HoolahanContributed by:
Chris16576
Communities
Communities
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Euston Road Cemetery, ColincampsMore about Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte 3/10645 Robert Hoolan/Hoolahan,aka Hoonan | Chris16576 | |
| Letter CWGC confirm surname Hoolan/ Hoolahan | Chris16576 | |
| Robert Hoolan/Hoolahan aka Hoonan | Chris16576 | |
| Death Cert for Pvte Robert Hoolan served as Hoonan | Chris16576 | |
| Birth Certificate for Robert Hoolan/Hoolahan | Chris16576 | |
| 1911 census 54 Acorn Street, Leeds, England | Chris16576 | |
| Medal Card Index for Private 3/10645 Robert Hoonan | Chris16576 |
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We remember Robert Hoolan
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