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We remember James Kennedy
We remember James Kennedy
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1913
enlistment
Ireland
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1st September 1913
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4137079
5th February 1915
1919
discharge
Source:4137079
3rd February 1919
marriage
Ellen Kennedy - Maguire
Source:4137079
service
British Army
Private
4/3162
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:4137079
service
British Army
Private
G/21078
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:4137079
service
British Army
Private
4/3162 : G/21078
Royal Irish Fusiliers / Royal Irish Rifles
Source:4137079
1947
death
Unknown
Kilbrackin Carrigallen County Leitrim
Ireland
Source:4137079
14th September 1947
burial
Carrigallen County Leitrim
Ireland
Source:4137079
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Kennedy |
| Source | 4137079 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4/3162 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | G/21078 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 4/3162 : G/21078 | Royal Irish Fusiliers / Royal Irish Rifles | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Kennedy - McGovern | mother | ||
| James Kennedy | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Kennedy - Maguire | wife |
Media
Media
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Private James Kennedy Royal Irish Rifles WW1This photograph was taken when James returned from serving in WW1
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private James Kennedy Royal Irish Rifles WW1 | Mary137780 |
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