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We remember Walter George Morrissey
We remember Walter George Morrissey
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Rachel Morrissey
Source:8525928
1875
1879
sibling
Matilda Morrissey
Source:8525928
1879
1882
1882
sibling
Beatrice Morrissey
Source:8525928
1882
1885
sibling
Frances Morrissey
Source:8525928
1885
1887
sibling
Alice Morrissey
Source:8525928
1887
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:8525928
5th April 1891
1891
location
High House Terrace, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8525928
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Louisa Morrissey
Source:8525928
1891
1912
service
British Army
Staff Sergeant Major/ Sub Conductor
5358
Connaught Rangers att'd Indian Ordnance Dept
1st Battalion attached Indian Ordance Department
Source:9045088
1912
1912
dates
Age 31
Source:8601185
13th December 1912
1912
marriage
Louise Mary Butler
Source:8601185
13th December 1912
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:8447831
6th May 1916
enlistment
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:8447831
marriage
Louisa Mary
Source:9045088
service
British Army
Serjeant
5358
Connaught Rangers
Source:3142372
1916
death
War Related Sickness
He died in Iraq a few days after having been taken PoW at the fall of Kut-al-Amara 29/4/16.
Iraq
Source:8447831
Source:9045088
6th May 1916
burial
Iraq
Panel 40 and 64
Source:8447831
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Morrissey |
| Source | 8447831 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High House Terrace, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5358 | Connaught Rangers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 5358 | Connaught Rangers att'd Indian Ordnance Dept | 1st Battalion attached Indian Ordance Department | Staff Sergeant Major/ Sub Conductor |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel | mother | ||
| Timothy Christopher Morrissey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Morrissey | sister | 1875 | |
| Matilda Morrissey | step-sister | 1879 | |
| Beatrice Morrissey | sister | 1882 | |
| Frances Morrissey | sister | 1885 | |
| Alice Morrissey | sister | 1887 | |
| Louisa Morrissey | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Mary Butler | wife | 13th December 1912 | |
| Louisa Mary | wife |
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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 | ||
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Michael58483 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael58483 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | charlie59580 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The British Newspaper Archive | Michael58483 | |
| British India Office Ecclesiastical Returns, Marriages | Beryl31023 |
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