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We remember Jeremiah Fitzgerald
We remember Jeremiah Fitzgerald
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Kathleen Fitzgerald
Source:8516746
1886
1893
1896
sibling
Hanna Maria Fitzgerald
Source:8516746
1896
1899
sibling
Eileen Margaret Fitzgerald
Source:8516746
1899
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8516746
31st March 1901
1901
location
Main Street, Cork
Ireland
parents address
Source:8516746
31st March 1901
1911
enlistment
Source:6389785
24th August 1911
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:8516743
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J7746
HMS Lion
Source:8516740
1916
death
Killed in Action
buried at sea
Source:8516737
Source:8516740
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 11
Source:8516743
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jeremiah |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Fitzgerald |
| Source | 6389785 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Cork | Ireland | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J7746 | HMS Lion | Leading Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Fitzgerald | mother | ||
| Jerimiah Fitzgerald | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fitzgerald | sister | 1886 | |
| Hanna Maria Fitzgerald | sister | 1896 | |
| Eileen Margaret Fitzgerald | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-08-24 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-03-31 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Lion | Gerry59140 |
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