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We remember William Mcgrath
We remember William Mcgrath
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1912
dates
Age 17
Source:8722824
28th October 1912
1912
employment
Messenger
Waterford
Ireland
Source:8722824
28th October 1912
1912
enlistment
Waterford
Ireland
Source:8722824
28th October 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
6154
Royal Irish Regiment
3rd Battalion (Special Reserve)
Source:8722824
28th October 1912 - 10th September 1914
1912
events
Improper dress
Military Discipline
Clomel
Ireland
Source:8722824
2nd December 1912
1913
events
Dirty
Military Discipline
Clonmel
Ireland
Source:8722824
8th January 1913
1913
events
Someone else's gloves...
Military Discipline
Clonmel
Ireland
Source:8722824
13th January 1913 - 15th January 1913
1913
events
Selling a pair of boots
Military Discipline
Ireland
Source:8722824
24th May 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
6154
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8722824
11th September 1914 - 23rd October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
He was probably wounded on the 19th October at Le Pilly and then evacuated, dying of his wounds four days later. He is buried in Bethune Town Cemetery.
the vicinity of Le Pilly, Pas de Calais
France
Source:7128687
Source:8722814
23rd October 1914
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I B 22
Source:8722821
sibling
Michael Mcgrath
Source:8722824
sibling
Margaret Mcgrath
Source:8722824
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Mcgrath |
| Source | 2801489 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6154 | Royal Irish Regiment | 3rd Battalion (Special Reserve) | Private | |
| British Army | 6154 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie McGrath | mother | ||
| John McGrath | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McGrath | brother | ||
| Margaret McGrath | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-10-28 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-10-28 | Roman Catholic |
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Private William McGrath's headstonePrivate William McGrath's headstone, Bethune Town Cemetery
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One of the ditches occupied by RIRgt at Le PillyOne of the ditches which were occupied by the Royal Irish Regiment at Le Pilly on 19th/20th October 1914 and where they were surrounded and eventually wiped out.Contributed by:
Patrick63223
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
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 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 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Waterford | Patrick63223 | |
| Private William McGrath's headstone | Patrick63223 | |
| One of the ditches occupied by RIRgt at Le Pilly | Patrick63223 |
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