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We remember Alexander Michael Keane
We remember Alexander Michael Keane
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
John Keane
Source:9310582
1875
1876
sibling
Catherine Keane
Source:9310582
1876
1877
sibling
Gerald Keane
Source:9310582
1877
1881
sibling
Ellen Keane
Source:9310582
1881
1884
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9310582
5th April 1891
1891
location
Queen Ann Street, Whitechapel, London, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9310582
5th April 1891
1902
dates
Age 18
Source:9308812
21st October 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
7485
Royal Irish Regiment
Depot
Source:9308812
23rd October 1902 - 18th March 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7485
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9308812
19th March 1903 - 8th April 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7485
Royal Irish Regiment
1st Battalion (South Africa)
Source:9308812
9th April 1903 - 21st January 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
7485
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9308812
22nd January 1905 - 7th April 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
7485
Royal Irish Regiment
Army Reserve B
Source:9308812
8th April 1905
1914
service
British Army
Private
7485
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion (BEF)
Source:9308812
7th August 1914 - 10th December 1918
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9310551
11th August 1914
1914
internment
pow
Source:9310560
29th August 1914
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Ann Street, Whitechapel, London, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 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 | 7485 | Royal Irish Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 7485 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7485 | Royal Irish Regiment | 1st Battalion (South Africa) | Private | |
| British Army | 7485 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7485 | Royal Irish Regiment | Army Reserve B | Private | |
| British Army | 7485 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion (BEF) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Keane | mother | ||
| John Keane | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Keane | brother | 1875 | |
| Catherine Keane | sister | 1876 | |
| Gerald Keane | brother | 1877 | |
| Ellen Keane | sister | 1881 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-10-21 | 5'9" |
Media
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Whitechapel, London, 1890sWhitechapel, London, where Michael Keane was born in 1884Contributed 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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census 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 | |
| Whitechapel, London, 1890s | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 |
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