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We remember John Francis O'reilly
We remember John Francis O'reilly
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:5493195
April 1891
1891
location
47 Oglet Lane, Speke, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5493195
April 1891
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:5493120
April 1901
1901
location
27 Wainwright Grove, Garston, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5493120
April 1901
1914
employment
Teacher
Germany
Source:5492716
21st September 1914
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:5492716
21st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15683
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:5492716
21st September 1914 - 21st October 1914
1914
location
27 Wainwright Grove, Garston, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5492716
21st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
15683
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:5492716
21st October 1914 - 21st November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
15683
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:5492716
21st November 1914 - 20th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
15683
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:5492716
20th January 1915 - 2nd February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
15683
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:5492716
2nd February 1915 - 16th April 1915
1915
commission
Regular
Source:5492716
17th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
15683
Royal Irish Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:5492716
17th April 1915 - 1st April 1920
1917
marriage
Matilda Margaret Charleson
Source:5493989
10th November 1917 - 1st August 1960
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5493008
29th September 1918
1920
discharge
Source:5492716
1st April 1920
1920
service
British Army
Captain
15683
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:5492716
1st April 1920
1960
location
29 Thorn Road, Swinton, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5493989
1st August 1960
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:3312641
1960
death
Unknown
Leicester Street, Southport, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:5493989
1st August 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Francis |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | O'reilly |
| Source | 3312641 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Wainwright Grove, Garston, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 27 Wainwright Grove, Garston, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st September 1914 | |
| 29 Thorn Road, Swinton, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st August 1960 | |
| 47 Oglet Lane, Speke, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Irish Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | 15683 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15683 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 15683 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 15683 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 15683 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 15683 | Royal Irish Regiment | 4th Battalion | Lieutenant | |
| British Army | 15683 | Royal Irish Rifles | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Francis O'Reilly | father | ||
| Rose Ann Healey | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Margaret Charleson | wife | 10th November 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-21 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Captain John Francis O'ReillyFormal portrait believed taken later in the war.
Contributed by:
Mike3717
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales National Probate Calendar 1858 to 1966 | Mike3717 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain John Francis O'Reilly | Mike3717 |
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