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We remember John Conroy
We remember John Conroy
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Margaret Mccarroll
Conroy
Source:8453760
1875
1878
sibling
Mary Catherine Conroy
Source:8453755
1878
1880
sibling
James Michael Conroy
Source:8453755
1880
1885
sibling
Simon Joseph Conroy
Source:8453755
1885
1889
1891
sibling
Bernard Conroy
Source:8453755
1891
1891
location
Warwick Square, Birtley, Tyne & Wear
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8453755
1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8453760
1901
1901
location
Back Clarks Buildings, Westlade, Killingworth
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8453760
1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8453764
1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Putter below ground
Sacriston and Charlaw Colliery
Sacriston, Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8453764
1911
1911
location
19 Gregson Street, Sacriston, Co Durham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8453764
1911
1914
employment
Miner
Sacriston, Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8448115
1914
1914
location
5 Springwell Terrace, Sacriston, Co Durham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8448115
1914
1918
service
British Army
Private
99710
Labour Corps
Southern Command Labour Centre
Source:8631133
1918
service
British Army
Private
53042
Devonshire Regiment
Source:924771
service
British Army
Private
53062
Devonshire Regiment
*mistake in CWGC records
Source:8631133
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died through the effects of gas
Source:8448114
5th February 1918
burial
Sacriston, Co Durham
Durham
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:8448115
Source:8631133
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Conroy |
| Source | 924771 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Gregson Street, Sacriston, Co Durham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| 5 Springwell Terrace, Sacriston, Co Durham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1914 | |
| Back Clarks Buildings, Westlade, Killingworth | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| Warwick Square, Birtley, Tyne & Wear | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 53042 | Devonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 53062 | Devonshire Regiment | *mistake in CWGC records | Private | |
| British Army | 99710 | Labour Corps | Southern Command Labour Centre | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Conroy nee McCabe | mother | ||
| Simon Conroy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Catherine Conroy | sister | 1878 | |
| James Michael Conroy | brother | 1880 | |
| Simon Joseph Conroy | brother | 1885 | |
| Bernard Conroy | brother | 1891 | |
| Margaret McCarroll nee Conroy | sister | 1875 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Sacriston Memorial, Cemetery & St Bedes Graveyard, Co Durham, also those who servedMore about Sacriston Memorial, Cemetery & St Bedes Graveyard, Co Durham, also those who served
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
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