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We remember Patrick Rooney
We remember Patrick Rooney
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Bernard Rooney
Source:7614939
1885
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:7614939
1891
1891
location
6 Back Bolton Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7614939
1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:7614941
1901
1901
location
37 Villier Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7614941
1901
1910
employment
Labourer
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7614926
31st December 1910
1910
enlistment
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7614926
31st December 1910
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:7614942
1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
8800
Cheshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7614914
1911
1911
location
The Ridge, Jubbulpore
India
military residence address
Source:7614942
1911
1912
marriage
Ellen Moran
Source:7614926
2nd November 1912
1913
children
Eileen Rooney
Source:7614926
6th October 1913
1915
children
Philomena Rooney
Source:7614926
2nd May 1915
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7614917
4th November 1918
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
30566
Denbigh Yeomanry
Source:3817568
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
94494
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:3817568
service
British Army
Source:7614926
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7614914
4th November 1918
burial
Montay
France
Plot IV, Row A, Grave 11
Source:7614917
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Villier Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 6 Back Bolton Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| The Ridge, Jubbulpore | India | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30566 | Denbigh Yeomanry | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 94494 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 8800 | Cheshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Rooney | daughter | 6th October 1913 | |
| Philomena Rooney | daughter | 2nd May 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Rooney | father | ||
| Ann Rooney | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Rooney | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Moran | wife | 2nd November 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-12-31 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-11-02 | 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 births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Preston43158 |
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