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We remember James Brennan
We remember James Brennan
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1889
sibling
Gilbert Harry Brennan
Source:8655051
1889
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:8655050
1891
1891
sibling
Sarah Brennan
Source:8655050
1891
1891
location
10, School St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8655050
1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:8655051
1901
1901
employment
Errand boy
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8655051
1901
1901
location
20, Albion Rd, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8655051
1901
1907
marriage
Frances Bertha Brennan nee Kay
Source:8655060
1907 - 14th September 1914
1910
children
Gladys Lillian Brennan
Source:8655055
1910
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:8655055
1911
1911
employment
Porter
Railway company
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8655055
1911
1911
location
59, Pitt St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8655055
1911
1914
location
46, Euston St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9058026
August 1914
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9058026
11th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 30
Source:8655050
14th September 1914
1914
location
La Ferme de St Pierre, Vailly-sur-Aisne
France
military residence address
Source:9058026
14th September 1914
1914
employment
Porter
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7445492
1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8655044
1914
service
British Army
Private
8240
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7445492
1914
death
Killed in Action
Private James Brennan was killed in action in the vicinity of Vailly-sur-Aisne on the 14th September 1914. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial
Vailly-sur-Aisne
France
Source:7445492
Source:9058026
14th September 1914
burial
Seine-et-Marne
France
Source:7445492
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Brennan |
| Source | 483954 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, School St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 20, Albion Rd, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 46, Euston St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known August 1914 | |
| 59, Pitt St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| La Ferme de St Pierre, Vailly-sur-Aisne | France | military residence address | known 14th September 1914 | |
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8240 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Lillian Brennan | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Brennan | mother | ||
| James Brennan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Brennan | sister | 1891 | |
| Gilbert Harry Brennan | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Bertha Brennan nee Kay | wife | 1907 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Brennan.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private James Brennan for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Brennan, James. Address: 59 Pitt St. Occupation: Porter. Regiment: Royal Irish Regt. Rank and Regimental Number: Pte 8240. Date of Birth: July 12th 1886. Place where killed or injury received: Aisne. Remarks: None.
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Church St, Preston War memorialStone cross bearing james name amongst othersContributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.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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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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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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Maison Communale, HyonThe Maison Communale in Hyon, which was the 8th Brigade's Headquarters on 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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A typical pave (pa-vay) roadThe pave (pa-vay) road along which the Royal Irish Regiment hurriedly retreated with the Germans close behind around 6pm on 23rd August 1914, Mons, Belgium. These roads were hard on the feet of the retreating soldiers of the BEF, especially those reservists whose feet had grown soft and had not had sufficient time to grow accustomed to day-after-day of hard marching.Contributed by:
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Map of 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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The fields between Caudry and AudencourtThe fields between Caudry and Audencourt where the fighting between the Royal Irish Regiment and the advancing Germans took place on 26th August 1914.Contributed by:
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The road cutting south west of AudencourtThe road cutting south west of Audencourt where Lieutenant Colonel Cox, Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was severely wounded at around 10 am on the morning of 26th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Audencourt, looking towards Caudry, FranceAudencourt, in and around which the companies of the battalion were positioned on 26th August 1914Contributed by:
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8th Brigade headquarters in AudencourtThe location of the 8th Brigade headquarters in Audencourt on the 26th August before the bombardmentContributed by:
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Caudry, FranceC and D companies of the battalion were positioned on the north eastern outskirts of Caudry.Contributed by:
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Map of the battle at Caudry/AudencourtMap of the actions at Caudry/Audencourt from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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Orly-sur-MorinOrly-sur-Morin where the Royal Irish Regiment came in contact with the enemy on 8th September 1914Contributed by:
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Map of the action at OrlyMap of the action at Orly on 8th September 1914 (from the War Diary and drawn by Major St Leger)Contributed by:
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8th Brigade crossing the bridge at VaillyDrawing of the 8th Brigade crossing the bridge at Vailly sur Aisne on the 13th September 1914Contributed by:
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La Ferme de St Pierre, Vailly-sur-AisneLa Ferme de St Pierre, Vailly-sur-Aisne, where the battalion was billeted and the brigade had its headquarters on the 14th September 1914.Contributed by:
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Le Chateau de Vauxcelles, Vailly-sur-AisneLe Chateau de Vauxcelles, Vailly-sur-Aisne, in the vicinity of which the Royal Irish Regiment were dug in during the fighting in September 1914Contributed by:
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CourcellesCourcelles where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment rested and refitted after the Battle of the AisneContributed 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 – Field Marshal John French - 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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La Ferté-sous-Jouarre MemorialThe La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial commemorates 3,740 officers and men of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) who fell at the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Marne and the Aisne between the end of August and early October 1914 and have no known graves...The memorial was designed by George H. Goldsmith, a decorated veteran of the Western Front, and unveiled by Sir William Pulteney, who had commanded the III Corps of the BEF in 1914, on 4 November 1928. (From CWGC Cemetery Details)Contributed by:
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Lancaster Road, PrestonLancaster Road, Preston. James Brennan was born in Preston in 1886Contributed by:
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School Street, PrestonSchool Street, Preston, where James Brennan lived with his parents at the time of the 1891 censusContributed by:
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Pitt Steet, PrestonPitt Street, Preston, where James Brennan lived at the time of the 1911 censusContributed by:
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Euston Street, PrestonEuston Street, Preston, where James Brennan was living with his family prior to his mobilisation in August 1914Contributed by:
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Audencourt (from the south)Audencourt, in and around which the companies of the battalion were positioned on 26th August 1914Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Church St , Preston War memorial including James name | Preston43148 | |
| Sale of his 1914 Star | Preston43148 | |
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Brennan. | Preston485 | |
| War Memorial in La Ferte-sous-Jouarre | Preston43148 | |
| Church St, Preston War memorial | Preston43148 | |
| Cap Badge of the Royal Irish Regt. | Preston43148 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | 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 | |
| Maison Communale, Hyon | Patrick63223 | |
| A typical pave (pa-vay) road | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the Battle of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| The fields between Caudry and Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| The road cutting south west of Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| Audencourt, looking towards Caudry, France | Patrick63223 | |
| 8th Brigade headquarters in Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| Caudry, France | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the battle at Caudry/Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| Orly-sur-Morin | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the action at Orly | Patrick63223 | |
| 8th Brigade crossing the bridge at Vailly | Patrick63223 | |
| Vailly-sur-Aisne before the war | Patrick63223 | |
| La Ferme de St Pierre, Vailly-sur-Aisne | Patrick63223 | |
| Le Chateau de Vauxcelles, Vailly-sur-Aisne | Patrick63223 | |
| Courcelles | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial | Patrick63223 | |
| Lancaster Road, Preston | Patrick63223 | |
| School Street, Preston | Patrick63223 | |
| Pitt Steet, Preston | Patrick63223 | |
| Euston Street, Preston | Patrick63223 | |
| Audencourt (from the south) | Patrick63223 |
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