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We remember David Joseph Murnane
We remember David Joseph Murnane
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
John Ignatius Murnane
Source:8772305
1889
1891
sibling
James Peter Murnane
Source:8772282
1891
1892
1896
sibling
Helena M Murnane
Source:8772305
1896
1900
sibling
Nicholas Michael
Source:8772282
1900
1901
location
59.1 in New Street (Carrick-On-Suir, Tipperary)
Ireland
parents address
Source:8772305
1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8772282
1911
1911
education
Undergraduate Engineering Student
Queen's University, Belfast
Belfast
Ireland
Source:8772282
1911
1911
location
8 in Zion Place, Newtownards, County Down
Ireland
parents address
Source:8772282
1911
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:8772316
18th November 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3175682
1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8772304
26th October 1916
1916
education
Secondary School
Blackrock College, Dublin
Williamstown, Blackrock, County Dublin
Ireland
Source:8772304
26th October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8772309
11th November 1916
1917
marriage
Stephane Nee Black Murnane
Source:8772339
1917
1919
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
77th Company
Source:3175682
1919
1919
location
341 Maxwell Hill, Taiping, Perak
Malaysia
their own address
Source:8772310
1919
1920
children
Shelia Murnane
Source:8772358
1920
1920
employment
Water Engineer
Straits Settlements Civil Service
Singapre
Singapore
Source:8772412
1920 - 1947
1922
children
Maire Murnane
Source:8772495
1922
1923
children
Conn Murnane
Source:8772495
1923
1929
children
Niall P Murnane
Source:8772370
1929
1953
location
"Tot Siens", Alster Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town
South Africa
their own address
Source:8772325
6th January 1953
1953
death
Not War Related
Newlands, Cape Town
South Africa
Source:8772325
6th January 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Joseph |
| Initials | DJ |
| Last Name | Murnane |
| Source | 8772282 |
| First Names | J D |
| Initials | JD |
| Source | 8772282 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Tot Siens", Alster Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town | South Africa | their own address | known 6th January 1953 | |
| 341 Maxwell Hill, Taiping, Perak | Malaysia | their own address | 1919 | |
| 59.1 in New Street (Carrick-On-Suir, Tipperary) | Ireland | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 8 in Zion Place, Newtownards, County Down | Ireland | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 77th Company | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelia Murnane | daughter | 1920 | |
| Niall P Murnane | son | 1929 | |
| Maire Murnane | daughter | 1922 | |
| Conn Murnane | son | 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Murnane | mother | ||
| David Murnane | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ignatius Murnane | brother | 1889 | |
| Helena M Murnane | sister | 1896 | |
| Nicholas Michael | brother | 1900 | |
| James Peter Murnane | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephane Nee Black Murnane | wife | 1917 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Opening of Murnane ReservoirMurnane Service Reservoir in Singapore is named after David Joseph Murnane. This article summarizes its opening.
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Mr D. J. Murnane President of St Patrick's SocietyElected president of the St Patrick's Society of SingaporeContributed by:
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Mr D. J. Murnane Municipal Water EngineerPhotograph in The Straits Times, 26 April 1947, Page 7 on the retirement of Mr David Joseph Murnane
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Communities
Communities
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Bradshaw Family History GroupMore about Bradshaw Family History Group
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Straits Settlements & Malayan Civil Service Post-WW1More about Straits Settlements & Malayan Civil Service Post-WW1
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosemary251 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Record | Rosemary251 | |
| Catholics in the War Honours | Rosemary251 | |
| The Tablet Et Cietera | Rosemary251 | |
| Malaysian Archives | Rosemary251 | |
| The London Gazette | Rosemary251 | |
| Family Tree | Rosemary251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Opening of Murnane Reservoir | Rosemary251 | |
| Mr D. J. Murnane President of St Patrick's Society | Rosemary251 | |
| Mr D. J. Murnane Municipal Water Engineer | Rosemary251 |
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