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We remember Able Angus
We remember Able Angus
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
George Angus
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1896
1897
birth
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1897
1914
enlistment
Donaghadee
United Kingdom
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17th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
L/Cpl
13/16171
Royal Irish Rifles
13th Battalion
Source:5492522
17th September 1914
1926
children
Eleanor Angus
Source:5492522
26th June 1926
marriage
Sarah Reid
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service
British Army
Private
13/16171
Royal Irish Rifles
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1972
death
War Related Sickness
Liver failure.
Source:5491803
1972
burial
Donaghadee
United Kingdom
Source:5491803
sibling
Alexander Angus
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sibling
Eleanor Angus
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sibling
Katherine Angus
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/16171 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 13/16171 | Royal Irish Rifles | 13th Battalion | L/Cpl |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Angus | daughter | 26th June 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Angus | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Angus | brother | 1896 | |
| Alexander Angus | brother | ||
| Eleanor Angus | sister | ||
| Katherine Angus | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Reid | wife |
Media
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Abel Angus carrying the RBL branch standardAbel angus carrying the RBL branch standard at parade in Donaghadee in the 1950s.
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Abel Angus seated, location unknown.Seated in uniform location unknown, identity of the standing soldier unknown but he is a member of the Inniskilling Fuseliers and has a Lewis gunner insignia on his arm.Contributed by:
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Gallantry certificateGallantry certificate fof Abel Angus, awarded by the 36th Ulster Division for actions at Dadizeele (Hill 41) on 1st October 1918.Contributed by:
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Abel AngusIn uniform photo taken at photographic studios Bangor Co Down, so probably taken when he was undergoing training at Clandyboye outside Bangor.Contributed by:
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Group photo, location unknownGroup of soldiers of the RIR location unknown.Abel is middle row left with the L/cpl stripe. In front of him is Sgt Alexander Sinclair ,his future brother in law.Contributed by:
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Group photo, location unknownGroup photo of a company sized group, taken same time and place as previous one.Contributed by:
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Abel Angus around 1960 .Photo taken around 1960 in rear garden of his home in East Stree, Donaghadee.Contributed by:
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ObituaryAbel Anguses obituary, published in the Newtownards Spectator ,Febuary 1972Contributed by:
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Award Certificate, Somme MedalAward Certificate from the French Government for the Somme MedalContributed by:
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Ulster Special Constabulary LS CertificateLong service certificate for the USC ,25 yrs service ,Sgt Abel Angus.Contributed by:
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Firearms permitFirearms permit authorising Abel Angus to carry a Lee Enfield rifle and 20 rds for duty with the Ulster Special Constabulary, photo is one of him in his WW1 Royal Irish Rifles uniform.Contributed by:
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InvitationInvitation for Abel Angus to atten the 1966 commemoration of the Battle of the Somme from the Northern Ireland Government.Contributed by:
Tony3889
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Census of ireland 1911 | Tony3889 | |
| Sorted by Name | Tony3889 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Abel Angus carrying the RBL branch standard | Tony3889 | |
| Medals | Tony3889 | |
| Abel Angus seated, location unknown. | Tony3889 | |
| Gallantry certificate | Tony3889 | |
| Abel Angus | Tony3889 | |
| Group photo, location unknown | Tony3889 | |
| Group photo, location unknown | Tony3889 | |
| Abel Angus around 1960 . | Tony3889 | |
| Obituary | Tony3889 | |
| Discharge certificate. | Tony3889 | |
| Award Certificate, Somme Medal | Tony3889 | |
| Ulster Special Constabulary LS Certificate | Tony3889 | |
| Firearms permit | Tony3889 | |
| Invitation | Tony3889 |
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