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We remember James Stephens Fitzgerald
We remember James Stephens Fitzgerald
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1904
marriage
Geraldine Margaret Cooke-Collis
Source:8664658
18th August 1904
1907
children
Geraldine M. Fitzgerald
Source:9574028
1907
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:9574028
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Coole, Tullaghmelan, County Tipperary
Ireland
their own address
Source:9574028
2nd April 1911
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8672372
11th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:8672374
23rd August 1914
service
British Army
Major
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:2474438
1927
death
Not War Related
He was murdered by one of his own officers in somewhat mysterious circumstances.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Source:8622032
Source:8664696
7th April 1927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Stephens |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Fitzgerald |
| Source | 2474438 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coole, Tullaghmelan, County Tipperary | Ireland | their own 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 | Royal Irish Regiment | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Irish Regiment | Captain |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine M. Fitzgerald | daughter | 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverend James Fitzgerald | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Margaret Cooke-Collis | wife | 18th August 1904 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Plaque commemorating himSt Michael's Chapel, All Saints' Church, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey.
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Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium.The road south on the western edge of Bois La Haut, Mons. The Royal Irish Regiment were hotly pursued down this road by the Germans on the afternoon of the 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The Memorial to the Royal Irish Regiment at Mons overlooks the ground on which the 2nd Battalion fought on the 23rd August 1914. It was unveiled by Lord Ypres on 11th November 1923.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The plaque at the base of the Mons memorial to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. The memorial was unveiled on 11th November 1923 at La Bascule crossroads.Contributed by:
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La Bascule crossroads, Mons, BelgiumLa Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium, where a small detachment of the Royal Irish Regiment held out for hours against a superior enemy forceContributed by:
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The area to the east of MonsThe area to the east of Mons where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment first came into contact with the enemyContributed by:
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The Battle of MonsMap of the Battle of Mons from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol.II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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La Bascule crossroads, Mons, BelgiumLa Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium, where a small detachment of the Royal Irish Regiment held out for hours against a superior enemy force. The memorial to the 2nd Battalion, a Celtic cross, was unveiled in 1923 at the crossroads and is clearly visible in this photo.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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Dublin circa 1890Dublin circa 1890. James Stephen Fitzgerald was born in Dublin in 1879.Contributed by:
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Coole, Tullaghmelan, County TipperaryCoole, Tullaghmelan, County Tipperary, where James Stephens Fitzgerald lived with his wife and daughter at the time of the 1911 censusContributed by:
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Queen Alexandra Military HospitalQueen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank, LondonContributed 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 | ||
| GRO ARMY DEATH INDICES (1881 to 1955) Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| The Peerage.com | Patrick63223 | |
| The Gibraltar Magazine | Patrick63223 | |
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | 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 | |
| Wherever the Firing Line Extends | Patrick63223 | |
| 1914-1918 PRISONERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ICRC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plaque commemorating him | Edward43379 | |
| Gibraltar in 1930 | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Lieutenant-Colonel James Stephens Fitzgerald | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| La Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| The Battle of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| La Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| Dublin circa 1890 | Patrick63223 | |
| Coole, Tullaghmelan, County Tipperary | Patrick63223 | |
| Queen Alexandra Military Hospital | Patrick63223 |
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