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We remember Joseph Phelan
We remember Joseph Phelan
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Mary E
Source:8798121
1876
1878
1883
sibling
James P
Source:8798121
1883
1883
sibling
Catherine H
Source:8798121
1883
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8798121
1891
1891
location
Baluklava Cottage, Darby Green Rd, Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8798121
1891
1894
dates
Age 16
Source:8797976
23rd April 1894
1894
enlistment
Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8797976
23rd April 1894
1894
service
British Army
Boy soldier
4883
Royal Irish Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:8797976
23rd April 1894 - 30th November 1894
1894
service
British Army
Drummer
4883
Royal Irish Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:8797976
1st December 1894
1902
service
British Army
Corporal
4883
Royal Irish Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:8797976
4th November 1902 - 2nd February 1905
1905
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
4883
Royal Irish Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:8797976
3rd February 1905 - 24th October 1905
1905
service
British Army
Sergeant
4883
Royal Irish Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:8797976
25th October 1905 - 7th January 1911
1906
marriage
Beatrice Harper
Source:8797976
25th February 1906 - 1908
1910
marriage
Marie Wood
Source:8797976
3rd November 1910
1911
service
British Army
Sergeant
32818
Royal Irish Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:8797976
8th January 1911
1912
children
Mary Teresa
Source:8797976
13th April 1912
1913
children
Beatrice Maude
Source:8797976
22nd November 1913
1916
service
British Army
Acting Company Quartermaster Serjeant
32818
Royal Irish Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:8797976
17th June 1916 - 15th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Company Quartermaster Serjeant
52702
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:8797976
16th July 1918 - 27th April 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8797976
17th January 1920
1920
location
29 Wendover Rd, Harlesden, London
United Kingdom
Source:8797976
17th January 1920
1959
dates
Age 81
Source:8798124
1959
employment
Messenger
Source:8797976
1959
death
Not War Related
Willesden, London
United Kingdom
Source:8798124
1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Phelan |
| Source | 3494150 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Wendover Rd, Harlesden, London | United Kingdom | 17th January 1920 | ||
| Baluklava Cottage, Darby Green Rd, Sandhurst, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4883 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Drummer | |
| British Army | 4883 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 4883 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 4883 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 4883 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Boy soldier | |
| British Army | 32818 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 32818 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Acting Company Quartermaster Serjeant | |
| British Army | 52702 | Somerset Light Infantry | Acting Company Quartermaster Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Teresa | daughter | 13th April 1912 | |
| Beatrice Maude | daughter | 22nd November 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Phelan | mother | ||
| John Phelan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E | sister | 1876 | |
| James P | brother | 1883 | |
| Catherine H | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Wood | wife | 3rd November 1910 | |
| Beatrice Harper | wife | 25th February 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-04-23 | 4'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-04-23 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| GRO ARMY DEATH INDICES (1881 to 1955) Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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