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We remember John Joseph O'donoghue
We remember John Joseph O'donoghue
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1903
dates
Age 18
Source:6655707
5th January 1903
1903
dates
Age 19
Source:6655707
5th January 1903
1903
enlistment
Cork
Ireland
Source:5511772
5th January 1903
1903
service
British Army
Gunner
13176
Royal Garrison Artillery
34 Siege Battery
Source:6655707
5th January 1903 - 26th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Bombardier
13176
Royal Garrison Artillery
34 Siege Battery
Source:6655707
26th April 1915 - 6th November 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3304497
11th September 1915 - 24th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shell wound left side, Right Arm dangerously wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:6655707
14th September 1916
1918
marriage
Hanora Torpey
Source:5481321
30th September 1918
1919
children
Mary Bridget O'Donoghue
Source:5481368
23rd July 1919
1920
children
Thomas James O'Donoghue
Source:5481368
18th July 1920
1922
children
Honora Sheila O'Donoghue
Source:5481364
10th May 1922
1924
children
Kathleen Margaret O'Donoghue
Source:5481363
9th April 1924
1927
children
Patrick Joseph O'Donoghue
Source:5481361
10th May 1927
1975
death
Not War Related
Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
Source:5480885
Source:5481320
1st February 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | O'donoghue |
| Source | 5480885 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13176 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 34 Siege Battery | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 13176 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 34 Siege Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Joseph O'Donoghue | son | 10th May 1927 | |
| Kathleen Margaret O'Donoghue | daughter | 9th April 1924 | |
| Honora Sheila O'Donoghue | daughter | 10th May 1922 | |
| Thomas James O'Donoghue | son | 18th July 1920 | |
| Mary Bridget O'Donoghue | daughter | 23rd July 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sullivan | mother | ||
| James Donoghue | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanora Torpey | wife | 30th September 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-01-05 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-01-05 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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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 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kate1380 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kate1380 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kate1380 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kate1380 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kate1380 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kate1380 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kate1380 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Joseph O'Donoghue | Kate1380 | |
| John Joseph O'Donoghue, 1922 | Kate1380 | |
| Military Attestation January 1903 1/2 | Kate1380 | |
| Military Attestation January 1903 2/2 | Kate1380 |
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