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Offaly (Kings) / Re: WW1 War Dead, free lookups
« on: Friday 18 November 11 14:29 GMT (UK)  »
That's great, thanks Tom.
It might explain why I can't find Patrick on the census if he was born in Dublin, not Arklow.
Just out of interest, where did the original information come from?

Johnny B

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Offaly (Kings) / Re: WW1 War Dead, free lookups
« on: Thursday 17 November 11 08:26 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Tom
New to this forum, I was wondering if your offer of a free look up for WW1 was still valid?. I'm having little luck researching my fathers maternal side of the family. My grandmother was an Ellen Byrne, she had two brothers Patrick and Thomas. I'm told they were from Arklow but have found no record in the census.

Thomas is believed to have fought in WW1 in the Royal Artillery, and possibly WW2 in the Royal Engineers, before spending time in South Africa. He was an architectural carpenter by trade. I can find no military records for him.

Patrick was Company Sgt Major in the 6th Btn of the Leinster Regiment (1288), and died on 31/07/1917. I have a medal card but no further information. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.    

Many thanks
Johnny B

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