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We remember Cornelius Foley
We remember Cornelius Foley
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1899
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9424409
December 1899
1899
location
Transvaal
South Africa
military residence address
Source:9424409
1899 - 1901
1900
awards
King's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9424409
1900
1901
enlistment
Cork
Ireland
Source:9424409
19th September 1901
1911
service
British Army
Rifleman
4024
King's Royal Rifle Corps
4th Battalion
Source:9424409
3rd April 1911
1911
location
Chakrata United Provinces
India
military residence address
Source:9424409
3rd April 1911
1911
awards
1911 Coronation Delhi Durbar Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9424409
12th December 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9424409
26th December 1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
4024
King's Royal Rifle Corps
4th Battalion
Source:7514391
1915
death
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7514391
10th May 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7514391
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cornelius |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Foley |
| Source | 2497513 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chakrata United Provinces | India | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Transvaal | South Africa | military residence address | 1899 - 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4024 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 4th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 4024 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 4th Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Coronation Delhi Durbar Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| King's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-19 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-19 | Roman Catholic |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith133517 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King's Royal Rifle Corps | Keith133517 | |
| Delhi Durbar 1911 Medal | Keith133517 | |
| 4th Bn, KRRC, Elephant Gate, Delhi 1911 | Keith133517 |
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