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We remember William Mooney
We remember William Mooney
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
service
British Army
Private
2186
Scottish Rifles
6th Battalion
Source:9512597
20th March 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9512597
20th March 1915
1916
internment
pow
Westphalia
Germany
Source:7656773
29th March 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9512660
11th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
2186
Scottish Rifles
Source:9512644
11th October 1916
1917
discharge
Source:9512597
13th August 1917
1919
marriage
Mary Scott Robertson
Source:9060904
28th February 1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9512660
service
British Army
Private
2186
Scottish Rifles
8th Battalion
Source:9512603
service
British Army
Private
240343
Scottish Rifles
8th Battalion
Source:9512603
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Mooney, |
| Source | 9512660 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2186 | Scottish Rifles | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2186 | Scottish Rifles | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 240343 | Scottish Rifles | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2186 | Scottish Rifles | Acting Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Mooney | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Scott Robertson | wife | 28th February 1919 |
Media
Media
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Pte William Mooney MM and BarPhoto card of Pte William Mooney after his escape from German PoW camp. Awarded Military Medal 11 October 1916 and Bar 30 January 1920 Archive WO 372/23/145020
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Pte William Mooney - Reverse of photocardReverse of photocard following his escape from German PoW campContributed by:
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William Mooney - Birth RecordWilliam Mooney - Birth Record from Scotlands People https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/view-image/nrs_stat_births/43282196Contributed by:
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William Mooney - Marriage RecordMarriage Certificate William Mooney & Mary Scott RobertsonContributed by:
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap BadgeCameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Mooney.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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6th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)More about 6th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 6th BattalionMore about Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 6th Battalion
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 8th BattalionMore about Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 8th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Prisoners of War 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry Website | Edwin2371 | |
| Ancestry Website | Edwin2371 | |
| ICRC Historical Archives | Edwin2371 | |
| London Gazette | Edwin2371 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette | Edwin2371 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte William Mooney MM and Bar | Leslie56437 | |
| Pte William Mooney - Reverse of photocard | Leslie56437 | |
| Pte William Mooney MM and Bar | Leslie56437 | |
| William Mooney - Birth Record | Leslie56437 | |
| William Mooney - Marriage Record | Leslie56437 | |
| Private William Mooney MM | Leslie56437 | |
| SS Kilkenny | Leslie56437 | |
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember William Mooney
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