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We remember Michael Daniel Hallihan
We remember Michael Daniel Hallihan
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1901
location
Castletownsend, Skibbereen, County Cork
Ireland
parents address
Source:8914733
31st March 1901
1907
location
HMS Ganges, Shotley Gate, Suffolk
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6285888
12th February 1907
1911
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
238198
HMS Hibernia
Source:6285888
12th January 1911 - 22nd January 1912
1913
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
238198
HMS Orion
Source:8871061
4th February 1913 - 27th February 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
238198
HMS Orion
Source:8871061
9th February 1914 - 9th August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
238198
HMS Orion
Source:8871061
10th August 1914 - 25th November 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
238198
HMS Orion
Source:8871061
26th November 1915 - 26th February 1918
1918
location
14, Granby St., Devonport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8641702
26th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
238198
HMS Hindustan
Source:6285888
27th February 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
238198
HMS Iris II - Seaman Storming Party ("D" Company)
Source:8870971
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8914745
23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8914784
23rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8641703
Source:8641702
23rd April 1918
burial
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
P. W. 48A
Source:8641703
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Michael Daniel |
| Initials | MD |
| Last Name | Hallihan |
| Source | 6285888 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Granby St., Devonport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th February 1918 | |
| Castletownsend, Skibbereen, County Cork | Ireland | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| HMS Ganges, Shotley Gate, Suffolk | United Kingdom | military residence address | 12th February 1907 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 238198 | HMS Hindustan | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 238198 | HMS Orion | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 238198 | HMS Orion | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 238198 | HMS Orion | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 238198 | HMS Orion | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 238198 | HMS Hibernia | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 238198 | HMS Iris II - Seaman Storming Party ("D" Company) | Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Timothy Halihan | father |
Media
Media
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Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.
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Zeebrugge plaque from the vessel "Iris"IWM Catalogue number: FEQ 91 Department: Exhibits http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30028294Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Orion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Orion at the Battle of Jutland
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
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Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS VindictiveMore about Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS Vindictive
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Keith1947 | |
| London Gazette 1919 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| Zeebrugge plaque from the vessel "Iris" | Keith1947 |
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