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We remember Christopher Whelan
We remember Christopher Whelan
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1900
employment
Labourer
Dublin
Ireland
Source:9523741
22nd January 1900
1900
dates
Age 19
Source:9523741
23rd January 1900
1900
enlistment
Ireland
Source:9523969
23rd January 1900
1908
marriage
Elizabeth Whelan
Source:9523741
29th October 1908
1909
children
Christopher Whelan
Source:9523741
29th March 1909
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9523969
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Van driver
Dublin City
Ireland
Source:9523969
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Greek Street, Inns Key, Dublin
Ireland
their own address
Source:9523969
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Maria Whelan
Source:9523741
11th November 1911
1914
children
Denis Whelan
Source:9523741
1st February 1914
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9524345
11th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6817
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion (embarkation for France to join BEF)
Source:5323291
13th August 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound right hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:9523741
19th October 1914
1916
children
Thomas Joseph Whelan
Source:9523741
11th June 1916
1919
discharge
Source:9523760
23rd January 1919
1919
location
26 Ormond Market Cottages, Dublin
Ireland
their own address
Source:9523741
16th December 1919
awards
King's South African Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9523741
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 to 1902
Other War Service Award
Source:9523741
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6817
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:5323291
sibling
Thomas Whelan
Source:9523741
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Christopher |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Whelan |
| Source | 9523741 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ormond Market Cottages, Dublin | Ireland | their own address | known 16th December 1919 | |
| Greek Street, Inns Key, Dublin | Ireland | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 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 | 6817 | Royal Irish Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6817 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion (embarkation for France to join BEF) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| King's South African Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 to 1902 | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Whelan | son | 29th March 1909 | |
| Denis Whelan | son | 1st February 1914 | |
| Thomas Joseph Whelan | son | 11th June 1916 | |
| Maria Whelan | daughter | 11th November 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Whelan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Whelan | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Whelan | wife | 29th October 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-01-23 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Dublin circa 1890Dublin circa 1890. Christopher Whelan was born in Dublin in 1881.Contributed 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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Greek Street, Inns Key, Dublin CityGreek Street, Inns Key, Dublin City, where Christopher Whelan lived with his wife and young son at the time of the 1911 census.Contributed by:
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Ormond Square, DublinOrmond Square, Dublin. At the time of his discharge from the army in 1919 Christopher Whelan and his family were living in Ormond Market Cottages.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 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 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 | |
| “The Mons Star: The British Expeditionary Force 1914” | Patrick63223 | |
| “Within Four Walls” by Major M.C.C. Harrison and Captain H. Cartwright | Patrick63223 | |
| The Battle of Le Pilly | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland and the First World War - the Battle of Le Pilly | Patrick63223 | |
| Le Pilly honours 177 Irish men killed in first World War battle. | Patrick63223 | |
| Wherever the Firing Line Extends | Patrick63223 | |
| The London Gazette | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Fusiliers cap badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Dublin circa 1890 | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| Greek Street, Inns Key, Dublin City | Patrick63223 | |
| Ormond Square, Dublin | Patrick63223 |
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