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We remember Edmond Joseph Donovan
We remember Edmond Joseph Donovan
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Michael John Donovan
Source:9599504
17th June 1894
1896
sibling
Mary Kate Donovan
Source:9283160
1896
1897
1899
sibling
Jeremiah Anthony Donovan
Source:9283160
1899
1901
sibling
Ann Frances Donovan
Source:9283160
1901
1903
sibling
Agnes Ellen Donovan
Source:9283160
1903
1905
sibling
Christina Donovan
Source:9283160
1905
1907
sibling
James Patrick Donovan
Source:9283160
1907
1910
sibling
Margaret Donovan
Source:9283160
1910
1914
enlistment
Source:7671797
1st December 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
14486
Royal Marine Artillery - HMS VALIANT
Source:7671797
13th January 1916 - 25th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7671797
2nd October 1919
1927
marriage
Mary Kearney
Source:9319890
20th September 1927
1960
death
Kilkenny
Ireland
Source:9299510
19th August 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edmond Joseph |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Donovan |
| Source | 7671797 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14486 | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS VALIANT | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond Donovan | father | ||
| Mary Kate Coghlan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kate Donovan | sister | 1896 | |
| Jeremiah Anthony Donovan | brother | 1899 | |
| Ann Frances Donovan | sister | 1901 | |
| Agnes Ellen Donovan | sister | 1903 | |
| James Patrick Donovan | brother | 1907 | |
| Margaret Donovan | sister | 1910 | |
| Christina Donovan | sister | 1905 | |
| Michael John Donovan | brother | 17th June 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kearney | wife | 20th September 1927 |
Media
Media
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Marriage Certificate 1927Details of marriage to Mary Kearney at Kanturk, Co CorkContributed by:
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Edmond and Mary DonovanEdmond and Mary Donovan believed to be taken soon after their marriage in 1927Contributed by:
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HMS Barham in 1917 (Same class as HMS Valiant)HMS Barham at Scapa Flow in 1917 (Same class as HMS Valiant)Contributed by:
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Edmond Donovan in Garda uniformEdmond Donovan in Garda uniform - thought to be soon after joining Garda in 1923Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeEJOD was invalided on 2 Oct 1919 with an injury to his right handContributed by:
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Photo of Cigarette CaseCigarette Case belonging to Edmond Joseph Donovan inscribed 'HMS Valiant 1916-'Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Valiant at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Valiant at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| LFWW record of brother, Jeremiah Antony Donovan (also at Jutland) | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Edmond J Donovan | Pauline136077 | |
| Edmond Joseph Donovan | Gerry59140 | |
| Death Certificate | Gerry59140 | |
| Marriage Certificate 1927 | Gerry59140 | |
| Birth Certificate | Gerry59140 | |
| Edmond and Mary Donovan | Gerry59140 | |
| HMS Barham in 1917 (Same class as HMS Valiant) | Gerry59140 | |
| Edmond Donovan in Garda uniform | Gerry59140 | |
| Silver War Badge | Gerry59140 | |
| Photo of Cigarette Case | Gerry59140 | |
| Obituary | Gerry59140 | |
| HMS Valiant | Gerry59140 | |
| Gravestone with great grandson Jack | Gerry59140 | |
| Gravestone | Gerry59140 |
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