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We remember Charles Durnin Mulligan
We remember Charles Durnin Mulligan
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
John Mulligan
Source:5485935
1881
1883
sibling
Mary Ann Muligan
Source:5485935
1883
1884
sibling
Elizabeth Mulligan
Source:5486475
1884
1885
sibling
George Mulligan
Source:5485935
1885
1887
1887
location
6 Camperdown Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5485941
2nd November 1887
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:5486475
5th April 1891
1891
location
Logie Street, Dundee, Angus
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5486475
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Margaret Mulligan
Source:5486475
1891
1893
sibling
Maria Mulligan
Source:5485935
1893
1895
sibling
Ann Mulligan
Source:5485935
1895
1896
sibling
Christina Mulligan
Source:5485935
1896
1899
sibling
Harry Mulligan
Source:5485935
1899
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:5485935
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Jute Shifter
United Kingdom
Source:5485935
31st March 1901
1901
location
11 Lower Pleasance, Dundee, Angus
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5485935
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:5486476
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Calender Worker
Mr William Cowley
Dundee, Angus
United Kingdom
Source:5491614
2nd April 1911 - 17th July 1912
1911
location
44 Polepark Road, Dundee, Angus
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5485943
2nd April 1911 - 17th July 1912
1912
dates
Age 24
Source:5485943
17th July 1912
1912
marriage
Catherine Kerrigan
Source:5485943
17th July 1912
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3163797
24th February 1915
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:5485934
9th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
2001
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
4th Battalion
Source:5491614
9th May 1915
1915
location
215 Lochee Road, Lochee, Dundee, Angus
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5491614
9th May 1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2001
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
4th Battalion
Source:5491614
1915
death
Killed in Action
We were told to get over a parapet and charge. We lost a lot of our men. Charlie suffered no pain, for he was killed outright. We brought him in at night and gave him a soldier’s grave.
France
Source:7388772
Source:5491614
Source:5485934
9th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7388772
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Durnin |
| Initials | CD |
| Last Name | Mulligan |
| Source | 5485941 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lower Pleasance, Dundee, Angus | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 215 Lochee Road, Lochee, Dundee, Angus | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th May 1915 | |
| 44 Polepark Road, Dundee, Angus | United Kingdom | their own address | 2nd April 1911 - 17th July 1912 | |
| 6 Camperdown Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd November 1887 | |
| Logie Street, Dundee, Angus | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2001 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 4th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 2001 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 4th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mulligan | father | ||
| Maria Malany | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mulligan | brother | 1881 | |
| Mary Ann Muligan | sister | 1883 | |
| Ann Mulligan | sister | 1895 | |
| Christina Mulligan | sister | 1896 | |
| George Mulligan | brother | 1885 | |
| Harry Mulligan | brother | 1899 | |
| Maria Mulligan | sister | 1893 | |
| Elizabeth Mulligan | sister | 1884 | |
| Margaret Mulligan | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Kerrigan | wife | 17th July 1912 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
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Corporal Charles Durnin MulliganPhoto taken from the report on his death in the Dundee Courier, 24 May 1915
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1911 census entry for Charles Durnin Mulligan1911 census entry at 44 Polepark Road, DundeeContributed by:
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Marriage certificate Charles Durnin Mulligan 1912Marriage certificate for Charles Durnin Mulligan and Catherine KerriganContributed by:
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Baptismal entry Charles Durnin Mulligan 1887Baptismal entry for Charles Durnin Mulligan from the register of St Mary's Roman Catholic church, LocheeContributed by:
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Obituary of Charles Durnin Mulligan 1915Article in the Dundee Courier, 24 May 1915Contributed by:
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission certificateMemorial certificate issued by the Commonwealth War Graves CommissionContributed by:
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Corporal Mulligan on Black Watch rollRoll of fallen soldiers, 4th Battalion Black Watch, St Mary's, DundeeContributed by:
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1901 census entry for Charles Durnin Mulligan1901 census: Charles Mulligan, 13 Lower PleasanceContributed by:
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1891 census entry for Charles Durnin Mulligan1891 census: Charles Mulligan, 25 Logie Street, DundeeContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Black Watch, 1st Battalion, Royal HighlandersMore about Black Watch, 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Casualty Details | Caroline2066 | |
| Dundee Courier | Caroline2066 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal Charles Durnin Mulligan | Caroline2066 | |
| 1911 census entry for Charles Durnin Mulligan | Caroline2066 | |
| Medal Card for Corporal Charles Durnin Mulligan | Caroline2066 | |
| Marriage certificate Charles Durnin Mulligan 1912 | Caroline2066 | |
| Birth certificate Charles Durnin Mulligan 1887 | Caroline2066 | |
| Baptismal entry Charles Durnin Mulligan 1887 | Caroline2066 | |
| Obituary of Charles Durnin Mulligan 1915 | Caroline2066 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission certificate | Caroline2066 | |
| Corporal Mulligan on Black Watch roll | Caroline2066 | |
| 1901 census entry for Charles Durnin Mulligan | Caroline2066 | |
| 1891 census entry for Charles Durnin Mulligan | Caroline2066 |
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