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We remember John Boyle
We remember John Boyle
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1892
dates
Age 14
Source:8919474
12th August 1892
1892
employment
Messenger
Wexford
Ireland
Source:8919474
12th August 1892
1892
enlistment
Wexford
Ireland
Source:8919474
12th August 1892
1892
service
British Army
Drummer
4469
Royal Irish Regiment
3rd Battalion (Special Reserve)
Source:8919474
12th August 1892 - 10th August 1904
1895
dates
Age 18
Source:8919474
12th December 1895
1901
marriage
Catherine Devereux
Source:8710848
7th January 1901
1901
dates
Age 23
Source:8710848
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Drummer
Wexford
Ireland
Source:8710848
31st March 1901
1901
location
Barrack Street, Wexford
Ireland
their own address
Source:8710848
31st March 1901
1904
children
Michael Boyle
Source:8919473
8th January 1904
1904
service
British Army
Drummer
4469
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8919474
11th August 1904 - 11th October 1904
1904
service
British Army
Drummer
4469
Royal Irish Regiment
3rd Battalion (Special Reserve)
Source:8919474
12th October 1904 - 19th February 1906
1906
service
British Army
Bandsman
4469
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8919474
20th February 1906 - 11th February 1919
1906
children
Patrick Boyle
Source:8919473
7th November 1906
1908
children
John Thomas Boyle
Source:8919473
18th July 1908
1910
children
Annie Elizabeth Boyle
Source:8919473
8th June 1910
1911
location
Alderney, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8710767
2nd April 1911
1911
appointments
Musician
Source:8710767
4th April 1911
1914
internment
pow
Senne, Germany
Germany
Source:8710754
3rd October 1914
1914
location
Sennelager POW Camp, Senne
Germany
military residence address
Source:8710754
3rd October 1914
1917
hospitalisation
Stomach wound (German: magenleid - see PA 7921)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8710754
19th January 1917
1917
events
Internment in Switzerland
Internment
Murren
Switzerland
See PA 50961
Source:8710754
27th November 1917
1919
discharge
Source:8919473
8th March 1919
1919
events
Disability pension - Neurasthenia
Pensions and Gratuities
Southern Command Discharge Centre, Winchester
United Kingdom
Pension expires 9/3/1920
Source:8919473
9th March 1919 - 9th March 1920
1919
hospitalisation
Neurasthenia ("shell-shock"/PTSD): very debilitated, nervous, general tremors...depressed, feelings of general weakness, mild bronchitis, history of nephritis, Complains of general muscular pain.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8919473
March 1919
1919
location
Green Street, Wexford
Ireland
their own address
Source:8919473
March 1919
1920
dates
Age 46
Source:8710757
9th May 1920
1920
death
Unknown
Wexford
Ireland
Source:8710757
Source:8919475
9th May 1920
burial
Wexford
Ireland
Q 25
Source:8710757
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Boyle |
| Source | 451097 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Barrack Street, Wexford | Ireland | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Green Street, Wexford | Ireland | their own address | known March 1919 | |
| Sennelager POW Camp, Senne | Germany | military residence address | known 3rd October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4469 | Royal Irish Regiment | 3rd Battalion (Special Reserve) | Drummer | |
| British Army | 4469 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Drummer | |
| British Army | 4469 | Royal Irish Regiment | 3rd Battalion (Special Reserve) | Drummer | |
| British Army | 4469 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Bandsman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Boyle | son | 8th January 1904 | |
| Patrick Boyle | son | 7th November 1906 | |
| John Thomas Boyle | son | 18th July 1908 | |
| Annie Elizabeth Boyle | daughter | 8th June 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Devereux | wife | 7th January 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-08-12 | 4'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-03-31 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Alderney, Channel IslandsAlderney, Channels Islands, where Bandsman John Boyle was based with the Royal Irish Regiment at the time of the 1911 census.Contributed by:
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Barrack Street, WexfordBarrack Street, Wexford, where John Boyle lived with his wife Kate at the time of the 1901 census.Contributed by:
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Sennelager POW campBandsman John Boyle is recorded as being at Sennelager POW camp on 3rd October 1914Contributed by:
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Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration form with Bandsman John Boyle's name on itContributed by:
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The area to the east of MonsThe area around the hospital and cemetery, to the east of Mons, where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
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La Bascule crossroads, Mons, BelgiumLa Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium, where a small detachment of the Royal Irish Regiment held out for hours against a superior enemy force.Contributed by:
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Restaurant Leon on Chausee de BincheRestaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche on the site of the former Chateau Gendebien which was used as a Red Cross hospital at the time of the Battle of MonsContributed by:
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Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium.The road south on the western edge of Bois La Haut, Mons. The Royal Irish Regiment were hotly pursued down this road by the Germans on the afternoon of the 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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The Battle of MonsMap of the Battle of Mons from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The Memorial to the Royal Irish Regiment at Mons overlooks the ground on which the 2nd Battalion fought on the 23rd August 1914. It was unveiled by Lord Ypres on 11th November 1923.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The plaque at the base of the Mons memorial to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. The memorial was unveiled on 11th November 1923 at La Bascule crossroads.Contributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Green Street, WexfordGreen Street, Wexford, where Bandsman John Boyle lived with his wife and four children at the time of his discharge from the army in March 1919Contributed by:
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St Ibar's Cemetery, WexfordSt Ibar's Cemetery, Wexford, where John Boyle is buriedContributed by:
Patrick63223
Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| 1914-1918 PRISONERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ICRC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Alderney, Channel Islands | Patrick63223 | |
| Wexford, Ireland | Patrick63223 | |
| Barrack Street, Wexford | Patrick63223 | |
| Sennelager POW camp | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| La Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| Restaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium. | Patrick63223 | |
| The Battle of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| Green Street, Wexford | Patrick63223 | |
| St Ibar's Cemetery, Wexford | Patrick63223 |
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