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World War Two / Re: Submitting a FOI request for a veteran's C-file
« on: Friday 29 August 25 17:09 BST (UK)  »
Bob C, thanks for the explanation.
I think I missed the last bus last night. There is 'an important update' on the website today saying the VA are no longer supplying the FOI requested information. The old saying is true. 'He who hesitates is lost'.
Paul. 

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World War Two / Re: Submitting a FOI request for a veteran's C-file
« on: Thursday 28 August 25 22:58 BST (UK)  »
Bob C, thanks for the reply and the information. I'm surprised the info is supplied via a CD. I thought they would send an e-mail with attachments, but maybe there are too many pages involved.
Thanks again.
Paul.

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World War Two / Submitting a FOI request for a veteran's C-file
« on: Thursday 28 August 25 20:30 BST (UK)  »
Hi, I have just discovered that a part of the organisation Reclaim The Records database is something called the BIRLS database which contains details of more than 18 million deceased US veterans. When you have identified the veteran you are related to or are interested in, you can submit a FOI request for said veteran's file to be released to you - for free. My question is, has anyone ever gone through this process, and is it genuine, is it safe, is it completely free etc?

Thanks.
Paul.

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Dublin / Re: Help sought with navigating Militaryarchives.ie records
« on: Wednesday 13 August 25 22:15 BST (UK)  »
Sinann, In no small measure that's thanks to your contribution. Thank you.
Paul.

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Dublin / Re: Help sought with navigating Militaryarchives.ie records
« on: Wednesday 13 August 25 12:54 BST (UK)  »
rathmore, thank you for your further response. I have just this afternoon received an update from Military Archives to say they have located Edward Brady's file and it will be included in the next release of Service Pension applications, which is expected to be later this year. Can't wait.

Paul.

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Dublin / Re: Help sought with navigating Militaryarchives.ie records
« on: Saturday 09 August 25 14:08 BST (UK)  »
Rathmore, thank you for taking the time to read my post and replying.
Very interesting. As I said in my reply to Sinann, I think the best thing for me to do is contact Military Archives directly, and in fact, I have already done so this afternoon.
Thanks again.
Paul.

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Dublin / Re: Help sought with navigating Militaryarchives.ie records
« on: Saturday 09 August 25 09:12 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for the info Sinann. Looks like my best bet is to contact Military Archives direct to ascertain if they have a file for Edward Brady.
Regards.
Paul.

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Dublin / Help sought with navigating Militaryarchives.ie records
« on: Friday 08 August 25 15:35 BST (UK)  »
Hi, I am trying to access any files or records relating to Edward Brady from Derrylin/Belturbet in Fermanagh/Cavan.
I know he was held on the prison ship Argenta from 1922 to 1925 and went on hunger strike while there.
I cannot locate any files relating to him, but I did stumble upon a document discussing a company from Drumalee and why there is so little documentation on the company. The document ends by stating the only files they have are for Philip Fitzpatrick, Michael McGearly and Edward Brady, then gives Edward Brady's file reference as SP 6386. But when I search under his name and that reference, nothing is found.
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Paul.

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Fermanagh / Re: Thomas Brady. Went missing. Never located.
« on: Wednesday 06 August 25 17:54 BST (UK)  »
aghadowey, thanks for all the links to the Brady and Finnegan families. I know from experience how time consuming that is. I'm sure that is 'our' Thomas staying with the Finnegan family in 1901 census.
Kiltaglassan, I wonder did St Patrick's college have a seminary within the college. I know there was a history of becoming priests within the Finnegan family. In fact 2 of them became bishops, and there was definitely a Fr James Brady in the family but I am not sure from which generation.
Thanks.
Paul.

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