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We remember Robert Megaw Ireland, K.b.e.
We remember Robert Megaw Ireland, K.b.e.
Timeline
Timeline
1849
1872
marriage
Evaline Alice Eardley-Howard
Source:9215322
18th July 1872
1873
children
Arthur Robert Ireland
Source:9215303
1873
1875
children
Evaline Sarah Ireland
Source:9214873
1875
1876
children
Amy B Ireland
Source:9214873
1876
1878
children
Isabel C Ireland
Source:9214873
1878
1881
children
Constance S Ireland
Source:9214873
1881
1889
children
Gilbert Ireland
Source:9214873
1889
1891
dates
Age 41
Source:9214873
1891
1891
service
British Army
Major
Army Pay Department
Source:9214873
1891
1891
location
Almorah Road, St Helier
Jersey
their own address
Source:9214873
1891
1911
dates
Age 61
Source:9214876
1911
1911
service
British Army
Colonel
Army Pay Department
Source:9214876
1911
1911
location
8 Yarborough Road, Southsea, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9214876
1911
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Going back to this work at age of 65, was too much for him, exhausted his brain. Had a nervous breakdown in 1918. Second suicide attempt.
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8709061
Source:9216436
3rd September 1919
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
F. 11. 1.
Source:8709061
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Megaw |
| Initials | RM |
| Last Name | Ireland, K.b.e., |
| Source | 8709061 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Yarborough Road, Southsea, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Almorah Road, St Helier | Jersey | their own address | known 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Pay Department | Major | |||
| British Army | Army Pay Department | Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CB, CMG | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Robert Ireland | son | 1873 | |
| Evaline Sarah Ireland | daughter | 1875 | |
| Amy B Ireland | daughter | 1876 | |
| Isabel C Ireland | daughter | 1878 | |
| Constance S Ireland | daughter | 1881 | |
| Gilbert Ireland | son | 1889 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Anna Megaw | mother | ||
| Richard Stanley Ireland | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaline Alice Eardley-Howard | wife | 18th July 1872 |
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Cross of SacrificeColonel Sir Robert Megaw Ireland, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G. Is buried in Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth. (image 2013)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage of Robt M Ireland & Evaline A Eardley-Howard, 18 Jul 1872 | Clare995 | |
| Robert Megaw Ireland, born 5 Jun 1849 | Clare995 | |
| Robert Megaw Ireland, son of Richard Stanley Ireland, MD, and Sarah Anna Megaw | Clare995 | |
| Report 28 Oct 1919 of suicide of Col. Sir Robert Megaw Ireland, CB, CMG | Clare995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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