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We remember James Whelan
We remember James Whelan
Timeline
Timeline
1867
1885
1885
1898
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Whelan |
| Source | 4716164 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 74 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 315562 | Cheshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1509 | Kings Shropshire Light Infantry | Private, Lance Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa 1900-1902 campaign medal and clasp | Other War Service Award |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Conway | mother | ||
| James Whelan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Kearns | wife | 20th August 1898 |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885-02-18 | Roman Catholic |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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