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Title: Boer War lookup
Post by: Deslaw on Sunday 08 May 11 18:10 BST (UK)

Hi,
I'm trying to find info on my Ggrandfather, Patrick Bannigan (born in Monaghan, Ireland c1872), who served in the Boer War.  What little information that I have on him is that he was enlisted in the Royal Artillery No 84565 but deserted a year after enlistment.  He had joined under the name of Clifford, not Bannigan.  "He has evaded the authorities until a week ago when he was found out, and taken in charge.  His wife is now destitute."  says a report, found in the records of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow.

I believe that he was then, after punishment, sent out to South Africa.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Boer War lookup
Post by: jim1 on Sunday 08 May 11 20:27 BST (UK)

Was his mother's name Bridget & did he have brothers Francis,John & Thomas?
Did he join in Ireland or Scotland?

jim

Title: Re: Boer War lookup
Post by: Deslaw on Sunday 08 May 11 20:35 BST (UK)

Father's name - Felix
Mother's name - Mary
Sibling's names - Thomas, James, Mary Anne, Susan Catherine, Sarah, Joseph.
He would have joined up in Scotland (he was living in Glasgow at the time).