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We remember Martin Duffy
We remember Martin Duffy
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1918
dates
Age 38
Source:8823279
20th March 1918
service
Other Empire Force
Donkeyman
Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)
Source:8875817
service
Other Empire Force
Donkeyman
Merchant Navy, SS Boorara
Mercantile Marine
Source:8875817
location
Carranrasty, Co Mayo
Ireland
their own address
Source:8875817
1918
death
Civilian war death
Died at sea when SS Boorara was torpedoed
Source:8823279
Source:8875817
20th March 1918
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:8823279
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Martin |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Duffy |
| Source | 8823278 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carranrasty, Co Mayo | Ireland | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy) | Donkeyman | |||
| Other Empire Force | Merchant Navy, SS Boorara | Mercantile Marine | Donkeyman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Duffy | mother | ||
| Michael Duffy | father |
Media
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Hollybrook CemeteryThe CWGC records from 8 months ago list Donkeyman Martin Duffy as being commemorated at Tower Hill, however, as of 08/2017 the record shows that he is commemorated at Hollybrook Cemetery (Location L. 9. 69 (Jt.))Contributed by:
DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Hollybrook Cemetery in SouthamptonMore about Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy | DR117137 | |
| Hollybrook Cemetery | DR117137 |
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