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We remember Owen Mcgee
We remember Owen Mcgee
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
enlistment
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5476792
12th August 1914
1914
discharge
Source:5476792
10th December 1914
1920
marriage
May Roberts
Source:5476792
1920
1920
marriage
May Roberts
Source:6180807
1920
employment
Coal Miner
Source:5476792
service
British Army
Driver
547
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2793258
service
British Army
Driver
228888
London Regiment
Source:2793258
1954
death
War Related Sickness
Was gassed in WW1. Grandmother, his younger sister reported that he had respiratory problems and this contributed to his early death.
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6181173
Source:5476792
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Owen |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Mcgee |
| Source | 2793258 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 547 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 228888 | London Regiment | Driver |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Walker | mother | ||
| George McGee | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Roberts | wife | 1920 | |
| May Roberts | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-18 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Owen McGeeJoined RFA in 1914 as driver. Discharged as unfit for service due to myopia. Joined Irish Cavalry regiment in order to go on active service.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louisa243 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Louisa243 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Louisa243 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Louisa243 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louisa243 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Louisa243 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Owen McGee | Louisa243 |
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