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We remember John Kirwan
We remember John Kirwan
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Ireland
Source:5493679
1894
1964
dates
Age 70
Source:5493679
1964
service
British Army
Private
21294
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:5057327
1964
death
Dublin
Ireland
Source:5493679
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Kirwan |
| Source | 5057327 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21294 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Private |
Media
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Mention in DispatchesMention in Dispatches for gallent conduct in the field on the 4th Sept 1918 at Ploegsteert.
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Certificate of Transfer to ReserveCertificate of Transfer to Reserve on Demobilisation dated 26th June 1919. This shows John enlisted on 8 May 1915 into the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, was awarded the Military Medal.Contributed by:
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John KirwanJohn in the uniform of the Irish Free State Army which he joined on 20th Sept 1922 and discharged on 21st Sept 1923 at Portabello Barracks, Dublin.
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Certificate of DischargeCertificate of Discharge from the Irish Free State ArmyContributed by:
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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 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Jim6946 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mention in Dispatches | Jim6946 | |
| Certificate of Transfer to Reserve | Jim6946 | |
| John Kirwan | Jim6946 | |
| Certificate of Discharge | Jim6946 | |
| Medal Index Card | Jim6946 | |
| Military Medal Card | Jim6946 |
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