Lives of the First World War

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ID: 3307949

Reference: WO372/15

Title: Medal Index Card

Description: Medal index cards were created by the Army Medal Office towards the end of the First World War. They record the medals that men and women who served in the First World War were entitled to claim.

UPP: GBM/MCI/3311300

Credit: © The National Archives

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ID: 9372773

Reference: bmd_deaths

Title: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/D/1941/2/AZ/000784/034

Additional: His name fits. This record fits with his Little Gaddesden burial record, his National Probate Calendar entry and his CWGC Casualty Record which confirms Little Gaddesden as his place of burial.

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ID: 9372776

Reference: ire_c1911

Title: Ireland Census 1911 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: IRE/C1911/3128844

Additional: His full name fits. His age fits with his 1939 Register entry. His profession fits with later records which include his 1923 application to join the London Stock Exchange as a Broker.

Credit: © The National Archives of Ireland

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ID: 9372807

Reference: 1901gbc

Title: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: GBC/1901/0038702449

Additional: His name fits. His age fits with his 1939 Register entry and Baptism record. His place of birth fits with his Baptism record and 1911 Census Return.

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ID: 9372831

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, 19.09.1888

Title: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, Baptism of William Mathias O'Kelly

Description: Records the Baptism, in St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, of William Matthias O'Kelly, son of William H O'Kelly and Frances (nee) Peart of 1 Belvedere Place, Dublin. His date of birth is recorded: 12th September 1888. The date of Baptism was 19th September 1888.

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Additional: His name fits, though Matthias has double 't'. His parents' names fit with his CWGC Casualty Record. His date of birth matches that given in his 1939 Register entry. His birth and baptism in Dublin fits with his Census returns.

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ID: 9372841

Name: Dublin North, Vol 2, p262, Oct - Dec 1888, O'Kelly, William Matthias

Title: Ireland Civil Registration Births Index, William Matthias O'Kelly

Description: The Ireland Civil Registration Births Index for William Matthias O'Kelly whose birth was registered in Dublin North, Ireland in October to December 1888.

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Additional: His name fits, with Matthias spelt as on his Baptism record. This record fits with his Baptism record. His place of birth is confirmed in Census returns.

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ID: 9372904

Name: Year 1941, p108, O'Kelly, William Mathias

Title: National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

Description: O'Kelly, William Mathias of Kilbracken Hudnall Little Gaddesden Berkhamsted Hertfodshire died 19 June 1941 at Ashridge Hospital Probate Llandudno 18 October to Gladys Winifred O'Kelly widow. Effects £10536 15s. 5d.

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Additional: His name fits. This record fits with his Death record and Burial record and with his CWGC casualty record, which also names his widow.

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ID: 9372910

Reference: bmd_deaths

Title: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/D/1970/4/AZ/000884/066

Additional: Records the death of William's widow Gladys Winifred. Her name and date of birth fit their 1939 Register entry; she is also named in William's CWGC and National Probate Calendar entries.

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ID: 9372959

Name: Casualty Lists - Officers and Nurses 301 - 800, WO 417/2, W M O'Kelly

Title: British Army Casualty Lists 1939 - 1945 29th August 1940

Description: Dangerously Ill - Royal Army Service Corps, O'Kelly, Major W.M. 115033, 29th August 1940.

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Additional: His name fits. The military details of his rank, RASC service and Service Number fit with his CWGC casualty record.

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ID: 9372974

Name: Casualty Lists - Officers and Nurses 301 - 800, WO 417/2, W M O'Kelly

Title: British Army Casualty Lists 1939 - 1945 19th June 1941

Description: Reported that Acting Major W M O'Kelly, M.C., #115033 Royal Army Service Corps had died 19th June 1941 on Home Service. it adds "(Previously shown on Casualty List No. 543 as Dangerously Ill). The above entry should be deleted."

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Additional: His name fits. His date of death and the military details of his rank, RASC service and Service Number fit with his CWGC casualty record.

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ID: 9372983

Name: LG:30450/1 Jan 1918

Title: Britain Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards, Military Cross

Description: William Mathias O'Kelly, Temporary Captain, Army Service Corps, award of the Military Cross reported in the London Gazette 30450 of 1st January 1918.

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Additional: His name fits. His service in the Army Service Corps fits with the seed record for this life story. The award of the Military Cross is noted on his Medal Roll Index Card.

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ID: 9373018

Name: London Gazette, Supplement: 30450, 1st Jan 1918, P 43, O'Kelly

Title: Supplement to the London Gazette Award of Military Cross

Description: Supplement to the London Gazette, 1st January 1918. His Majesty the KING- has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards for distinguished service in the Field. Dated 1st Jan. 1918 — ... Awarded the Military Cross ... Lt. (T./Capt.) William Mathias O'Kelly, A S C , Spec. Res

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Additional: His full name fits. This record is supported by his Medal Roll Index Card entry which notes his service in the ASC and adds "M.C." next to his name.

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ID: 9373027

Name: O'Kelly, William Mathias, M.C., Capt, A.S.C., S.R.

Title: Medal Roll Index Card image

Description: Medal Roll Index Card entry for Captain William Mathias O'Kelly, M.C., Army Service Corps, Special Reserve, who disembarked overseas 4th November 1914 and was awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. His addresses are recorded: Royal Barracks, Dublin and Royal Societies Club, 63 St James Street, (London) S.W.1.

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Additional: His name fits. His service details fit the seed record for this life story. The award of the M.C. fits with the London Gazette Supplement entry of 1st Janaury 1918.

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ID: 9373043

Name: Major O'KELLY, WILLIAM MATHIAS, #115033, Died 19/06/1941

Title: CWGC Casualty Record, Major William Mathias O'Kelly 19th June 1941

Description: CWGC Casualty Record entry for Major William Mathias Kelly, M.C., Royal Army Ordnance Corps, died 19th June 1941. Son of William Henry and Frances Josephine Peart O'Kelly; husband of Gladys Winifred O'Kelly, of Berkhamsted. This notes his burial in SS Peter and Paul, Little Gaddesden and the inscription on his headstone: "FEAR THOU NOT FOR I AM WITH THEE: I WILL STRENGTHEN THEE; YEA, I WILL HELP THEE".

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Additional: His name fits. This record fits with his British Army Casualty List entries which note his service number and service in RASC. His widow's name fits with Electoral Register entries and his National Probate Calendar entry.

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ID: 9373056

Name: William Mathias O'Kelly, d. 19th June 1941, Major, R.A.S.C.

Title: CWGC Debt of Honour

Description: William Mathias O'Kelly, Age 52, d.19 Jun 1941. Service Number: 115033; Rank: Major; Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps; Awards: MC. Buried: Little Gaddesden (Ss. Peter and Paul) Churchyard, Little Gaddesden, U.K. Grave reference: N.W. of Tower. Son of William Henry and Frances Josephine Peart O'Kelly; husband of Gladys Winifred O'Kelly, of Berkhamsted.

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Additional: His name fits. This record fits with his Burial Register and National Probate Calendar entries and with British Army Casualty List entries which confirm his rank, regiment and Service Number.

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ID: 9373083

Name: ed. Capt. Alan St H Brock. No ISBN, Publisher or date but Preface dated Nov 1945

Reference: Personal copy

Title: 7th Hertfordshire Battalion Home Guard. A History of the Battalion 1940-44

Description: A history of the 7th Hertfordshire Battalion Home Guard 1940 - 1944 which notes that 'in March (1941) the late Captain W.M. O'Kelly, M.C. was appointed to carry out the combined duties of Adjutant and Quartermaster.' It also mentions Battalion Order No. 91 of 1st July 1941 re his death.

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Additional: His name fits and nearly all the information on his death fits with CWGC entries, except that the latter give his rank as Major and this book records it as Captain.

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ID: 9373089

Name: Image no: 518; Date 15th September 1914, p7304

Title: London Gazette 15th Sept 1914, 2nd Lieutenant (on Probation)

Description: THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS. The undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants (on probation) :- … William Mathias O'Kelly. Dated 14th. September, 1914.

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Additional: His full name fits. His service in the ASC fits with the seed record for this life story.

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ID: 9373097

Name: Army Service Corps, Spec. Res., 2 Lieut, Kelly, W.M. disembarked 4.11.1914

Title: Medal and Award Roll 1914 Star

Description: Army Service Corps Medal and Award Roll for the 1914 Star which includes on the list 2nd Lieutenant W.M. Kelly (Special Reserve) who disembarked for overseas service on 4th November 1914.

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Additional: His name fits. His service in the ASC is confirmed in the seed record for this life story.

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ID: 9373103

Name: Rathdown, Ireland, Oct - Dec 1921, Vol 2, p785.

Title: Ireland, Civil Registration Marriages Index Marriage to Gladys Winifred Eyre

Description: Records the registration of the marriage of William M O'Kelly to Gladys W Eyre, in the Rathdown Registration District, Ireland, Oct - Dec 1921.

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Additional: His name fits. The marriage registered in Rathdown, County Dublin in Ireland fits with his birth in Dublin. The birth records for his children give Eyre as their mother's maiden name. His wife's Christian name and 2nd initial fit with later Electoral Register entries and William's National Probate Calendar entry.

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ID: 9373188

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1925/4/AZ/000908/147

Additional: Records the birth of William's son Richard. His mother's maiden name is given, which fits with their marriage record. The birth registration in Berkhamsted fits with 1925 Electoral Register information.

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ID: 9373191

Reference: bmd_deaths

Title: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/D/1990/10/78044413

Additional: Records the death of William's son Richard William E O'Kelly. The name fits his birth record, on which his mother's maiden name is given, which fits with William and Gladys' marriage record.

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ID: 9373229

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1927/4/AZ/000851/089

Additional: Records the birth of William's son Edward. His mother's maiden name is given, which fits with their marriage record. The birth registration in Berkhamsted fits with 1927 Electoral Register information.

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ID: 9373239

Reference: bmd_births

Title: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription

Connected by: Jane31029

UPP: BMD/B/1931/4/AZ/000828/057

Additional: Records the birth of William's daughter Mary. Her mother's maiden name is given, which fits with their marriage record. The birth registration in Berkhamsted fits with 1931 Electoral Register information.

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ID: 9373261

Name: William Mathias O'Kelly, 1923

Title: London, England, Stock Exchange Membership Application

Description: Request to be re-elected as a member of The Stock Exchange for the year commencing 25th March 1923. Residence 1 Bryanston Mansions, (London) W1; Office address 1 Draper's Gardens, (London) EC2. He was engaged in partnership with H.L. Beamish and L.J.E. McCalla, trading as Beamish & O'Kelly.

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Additional: His full name fits. This record fits with Electoral register entries for his office address and with his profession as stated in his 1939 Register entry.

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ID: 9373283

Name: "Killbracken", Hudnall Common, Berkhamsted R.D., Schedule 85.1

Title: 1939 Register entry "Killbracken", Hudnall Common, Berkhamsted R.D.

Description: 1939 Register entry for William M O'Kelly b. 12th September 1888, Member of the Stock Exchange London. His entry adds "Army Officers Emergency Res. Capt. and Air Raid Warden, Berkhamsted Rural". Also resident are his wife Gladys W O'Kelly b. 21st December 1893, Unpaid Domestic Duties and "W.V.S. Berkhamsted R.D.C.", two people for whom the 1939 Register remains closed and two apparently unrelated.

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Additional: His name fits. His wife's name fits their marriage record, his CWGC entries and his National Probate Calendar entry, which also gives that address. His date of birth matches that given in his Baptism record.

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ID: 9373295

Name: Spring 1923, Broad Street Polling District, H 1467, BP, O, O'Kelly William

Title: 1923 Electoral Register (abode 1 Bryanston Mansions, London W)

Description: Spring 1923 Electoral Register for Polling District of Broad Street, Drapers' Gardens, where William O'Kelly's business premises are located. This gives his abode as 1 Bryanston Mansions, W. The same addresses are shown in Autumn 1923.

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Additional: His name fits. The business and residential addresses given fit with his 1923 London Stock Exchange Membership Application.

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ID: 9373304

Name: Spring 1924, Broad Street Polling District, H 1422, BP, O, O'Kelly William Mathias

Title: 1924 Electoral Register (abode Birchwood, Park St, Nr. St Albans, Herts)

Description: Spring 1924 Electoral Register for Polling District of Broad Street, Drapers' Gardens, where William O'Kelly's business premises are located. This gives his abode as Birchwood, Park St. Nr. St Albans, Herts. The same addresses are shown in Autumn 1924.

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Additional: His name fits. The businessaddress given fit with his 1923 London Stock Exchange Membership Application and Electoral Register entries.

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ID: 9373326

Name: Spring 1925, Broad Street Polling District, H 1381, BP, O, O'Kelly William Mathias

Title: 1925 Electoral Register (abode Berkhamsted, Herts)

Description: Spring 1925 Electoral Register for Polling District of Broad Street, Drapers' Gardens, where William O'Kelly's business premises are located. This gives his abode as "Orradale, Brooksway", Berkhampstead. The same business address is shown in Autumn 1925, with his abode then recorded "Arrowvale", Shooters Way, Berkhampstead. By Spring 1926 the Berkhampstead house is named "Arravale", Shooters Way, the spelling which agrees with Hertfordshire Electoral Registers. William's business address remains in Drapers' Gardens and his abode in Berkhamsted until the record set ends in 1930.

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Additional: His name fits. The business address given fit with his 1923 London Stock Exchange Membership Application and earlier Electoral Register entries.

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ID: 9373337

Name: 1926, Gt. Berkhamsted Urban, p60, Nos 3481 & 3482 O'Kelly

Title: 1926 Electoral Register Arravale, Shootersway, Berkhamsted

Description: 1926 Electoral Register for Gt. Berkhamsted Urban, Parliamentary County of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Division, which shows Gladys Winifred and William Matthias O'Kelly registered to vote at Arravale, Shootersway, Berkhamsted, where they remain until the end of this record set in 1930.

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Additional: His full name fits. His wife's name fits their Marriage record, 1939 Register entry and his National Probate Calendar entry. This address - here with correct spelling - is that shown as William's abode on his Electoral Register entries for his business premises in London 1925 - 1930.

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ID: 9373364

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, 14.08.1881

Title: Baptism of Sister Margaret Mary

Description: Records the Baptism, in St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, of Margaret Mary O'Kelly, daughter of William H O'Kelly and Frances Jos (nee) Peart of 8 Fitzgibbon Street, Dublin. Her date of birth is recorded: 8th August 1881. The date of Baptism was 14th August 1881.

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Additional: Margaret's parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry. The baptism took place in the same church in Dublin as that in which William was baptised.

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ID: 9373373

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, 10.08.1882

Title: Baptism of Brother John William

Description: Records the Baptism, in St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, of John William O'Kelly, son of William Henry O'Kelly and Frances (nee) Peart of 1 Belvidere Place, Dublin. His date of birth is recorded: 3rd August 1882. The date of Baptism was 10th August 1882.

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Additional: John's parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry. The baptism took place in the same church in Dublin as that in which William was baptised and the same address is given, though written Belvidere rather than Belvedere.

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ID: 9373383

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, 04.11.1883

Title: Baptism of Brother Joseph Henry

Description: Records the Baptism, in St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, of Joseph Henry O'Kelly, son of William O'Kelly and Frances (nee) Peart of 1 Belvidere Place, Dublin. His date of birth is recorded: 27th October 1883. The date of Baptism was 4th November 1883.

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Additional: Joseph's parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry. The baptism took place in the same church in Dublin as that in which William was baptised and the same address is given, though written 'Belvidere' not 'Belvedere'.

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ID: 9373394

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, 09.05.1886

Title: Baptism of Brother Charles Martin

Description: Records the Baptism, in St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, of Charles Martin O'Kelly, son of William H O'Kelly and Frances (nee) Peart of 1 Belvedere Place, Dublin. His date of birth is recorded: 2nd May 1886. The date of Baptism was 9th May 1886.

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Additional: Charles' parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry. The baptism took place in the same church in Dublin as that in which William was baptised and the same address is given.

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ID: 9373401

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, 25.01.1885

Title: Baptism of Brother Robert

Description: Records the Baptism, in St Mary's pro-Cathedral, Dublin City, of Robert O'Kelly, son of William O'Kelly and Frances (nee) Peart of 1 Belvidere Place, Dublin. His date of birth is recorded: 16th January 1885. The date of Baptism was 25th January 1885.

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Additional: Robert's parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry. The baptism took place in the same church in Dublin as that in which William was baptised and the same address is given, though written 'Belvidere' not 'Belvedere'.

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ID: 9373419

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, Glasthule, Dublin, 17.11.1889

Title: Baptism of Brother Bernard

Description: Records the Baptism, in Glasthule, Dublin, Ireland of Bernard O'Kelly, son of William and Frances O'Kelly of Glenconway. His date of birth is recorded: 9th November 1889. The date of Baptism was 17th November 1889.

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Additional: Joseph's parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry.

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ID: 9373440

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland, 23.08.1891

Title: Baptism of Brother Richard

Description: Records the Baptism, in Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland, of Richard O'Kelly, son of William O'Kelly and Frances (nee) Peart of Sion House, Dalkey, Dublin. His date of birth is recorded: 16th August 1891. The date of Baptism was 23rd August 1891.

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Additional: Richard's parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry. This also fits with the family's 1901 Census return.

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ID: 9373442

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland, 3.11.1892

Title: Baptism of Brother Edward

Description: Records the Baptism, in Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland, of Edward O'Kelly, son of William O'Kelly and Frances (nee) Peart of Sion House, Dalkey, Dublin. His date of birth is recorded: 25th October 1892. The date of Baptism was 3rd November 1892.

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Additional: Edward's parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry. This also fits with the family's 1901 Census return.

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ID: 9373449

Name: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland, 15.06.1894

Title: Baptism of Brother Henry Kane

Description: Records the Baptism, in Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland, of Henry Kane O'Kelly, son of William O'Kelly and Frances (nee) Peart of Sion House, Dalkey, Dublin. His date of birth is recorded: 6th June 1894. The date of Baptism was 15th June 1894.

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Additional: Edward's parents' names fit William's parents on his CWGC entry. This also fits with the family's 1901 Census return.

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ID: 9373463

Name: OKelly Household, Lower Killiney Road (Glasthule, Dublin)

Title: Ireland Census 1901, William H and Frances O'Kelly and family

Description: 1901 Census return for the Okelly family at Lower Killiney Road (Glasthule, Dublin). This names William H OKelly, 59, as head of the family and Frances OKelly as his wife. The children at home for this Census were: Margaret, 19, John 18, Joseph 17, Bernard, 11, Richard, 9, Edward, 8 and Henry, 6. 2 other adult relatives, 2 servants and a Governess are also present.

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Additional: The parents' names fit those given on William's Baptism record and CWGC entry. He is not at home (he is a student in Dumfries) but the names and ages of the siblings shown fit with their Baptism records. The Census also states that the family is Roman Catholic, agreeing with the Baptism records, and confirms their residence in the Dublin area.

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ID: 9374079

Title: Major W M O'Kelly's Headstone

Description: Headstone of Major W.M. O'Kelly in the churchyard of SS Peter & Paul, Little Gaddesden, located NW of the tower. The inscription reads: "Major/ W.M. O'Kelly, MC./ Royal Army Service Corps/ 19th June 1941 aged 52." Below that is a cross and below the cross: "Fear thou not/ For I am with thee:/ I will strengthen thee;/ Yea I will help thee" He was buried 22nd June 1941.

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ID: 9374085

Name: Little Gaddesden Burial Register 1813-1980 p154, no 1228

Reference: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden

Title: Burial of William Mathias O'Kelly

Description: Burial of William Mathias O'Kelly, aged 52, of Kilbracken, Hudnall at St Peter & St Paul Little Gaddesden, 22nd June 1941. The Register entry was written and signed by R.D. Cuming, R.C. Priest.

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Additional: His name fits. This fits with his National Probate Calendar and CWGC entries and with his CWGC headstone in the old churchyard. The Register entry made by an R.C. Priest fits with his Baptism register which showed his family were Roman Catholic.

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ID: 9374396

Title: The Military Cross

Description: The Military Cross was awarded for gallantry during active operations in the presence of the enemy to Commissioned Officers with the rank of Captain or below and to Warrant Officers. Those in the British Army, Indian Army and Colonial Forces were eligible. From June 1917 Captains with the temporary rank of Major were also eligible.

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ID: 9374417

Title: Army Service Corps WW1 Cap Badge

Description: Cap Badge of the Army Service Corps in which William O'Kelly served during the First World War.

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Additional: William's First World War Service in the ASC is confirmed on his Medal Roll Index Card.

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ID: 9374431

Title: Royal Army Service Corps WW2 Cap Badge

Description: Second World War cap badge of the RASC in which William O'Kelly served as a Temporary Major.

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Additional: William's Second World War service with the RASC is confirmed in his CWGC entry.

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ID: 9374494

Name: p54, Col. 3, O'Kelly, William Mathias

Title: Kelly's Directory, Great Berkhamsted, 1933

Description: 1933 Kelly's Directory for Great Berkhamsted entry which records William Mathias O'Kelly as a resident of Arravale, Shootersway, Berkhamsted.

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Additional: His full name fits and this is the address shown for him in earlier Electoral Registers up to 1930.

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ID: 9374499

Name: p22, Private Residents, O'Kelly, William M.

Title: Kelly's Directory, Aldbury, 1937

Description: 1937 Kelly's Directory entry for Aldbury which records William M O'Kelly as a private resident of Northfield Grange, Aldbury.

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Additional: His name fits. He is no longer shown in the Berkhamsted Directory entries. Aldbury is near Berkhamsted, where he previously resided and Hudnall, to which he had moved by 1939.