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We remember John Kirwan
We remember John Kirwan
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:5493267
1894
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5493320
4th September 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6178346
4th September 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5493320
4th September 1918
1923
location
149 Upper Abbey St, Dublin
Ireland
their own address
Source:6178328
21st September 1923
1964
dates
Age 70
Source:5493267
1964
service
British Army
Private
21294
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:2610091
1964
death
Died at St Mary's Hospital, Acres Rd, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Dublin
Ireland
Source:5493267
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Kirwan |
| Source | 2610091 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Upper Abbey St, Dublin | Ireland | their own address | 21st September 1923 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21294 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1923-09-23 | 5'6" |
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Transfer to Reserve document.A photo of my grandfathers Transfer to Reserve document, it shows he enlisted on the 8th May 1915 and was discharged on 26th June 1919 at Naas.
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Mention in DispatchesA photo of a Mention in Dispatches record of The 29th Division for conduct in the field at Ploegsteert on the 4th Sept 1918.Contributed by:
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John KirwanJohn in the uniform of the Irish Free State Army which he joined on 20th Sept 1922 and discharged on 21st Sept 1923 at Portabello Barracks, Dublin.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer to Reserve document. | Jim6946 | |
| Mention in Dispatches | Jim6946 | |
| John Kirwan | Jim6946 | |
| Discharge from the National Forces, Irish Army | Jim6946 | |
| Discharge from the National Forces, Irish Army | Jim6946 | |
| Medal Card | Jim6946 | |
| Transfer to Reserve (Rear) | Jim6946 | |
| Recovering in field hospital | Jim6946 |
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