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World War One / Re: British Regular Battalions in Dublin 4th Aug 1914
« on: Sunday 02 August 15 12:37 BST (UK)  »
Thank you for that Ady
I assume from the information that there was only one Bn at Portobello Bks -
the 2nd Dukes. I hope to visit the Bks within the next fortnight.
It is interesting (I think) that of the twenty regular Bns in Ireland it is fairly
easy to narrow their location, with the exception of the five based in Dublin.
Wm.

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World War One / British Regular Battalions in Dublin 4th Aug 1914
« on: Saturday 01 August 15 11:51 BST (UK)  »
Hello
I am aware of the following Bns. being stationed in Dublin on the day WW1 was declared, namely..
2/K.O.S.B., 1/E. Surrey, 2/ Duke of Wellington's., 1/ R.W.Kent & 2/KOYLI.
My query is which barracks were they in, I am particularly interested in Portobello Barracks (now called Cathal Bruga Barracks)
Thank you.
Wm.

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Armed Forces / Re: Irish regiments in India c. 1908
« on: Saturday 18 February 12 11:06 GMT (UK)  »
Hello
Just found your post.
Leinster had two infantry regiments...
Royal Dublin Fusiliers (they recruited from Dublin,Kildare and Wicklow)
                                  Their 1st Battalion was in India in 1914

Leinster Regiment     (they recruited from the rest of Leinster)
                                  They also had their 1st Bn in India in 1914.

Billy

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Armed Forces / Re: Identify and Date This Uniform Please
« on: Wednesday 11 January 12 16:30 GMT (UK)  »
Looks like Royal Artillery grenades collar dogs.
The photograph was taken in Woolwich (HQ Royal Artillery)
Hope this starts you searching !
Billy

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Armed Forces / Re: Black and Tans
« on: Monday 19 December 11 15:40 GMT (UK)  »
When the "Black and Tans were deployed to Ireland in the early 1920's they were still in the UK as all of Ireland was still part of the UK.
The politicians at Westminister approved of their formation and terms of service.
As there was a war on and the civil power could not cope, ex soldiers were recruited to support the RIC.
It was sad that discipline did break break down and members (how many?) over reacted.
There is a very good possibly that your relative behaved in a civilised manner.
I have tried to be realistic but I have probably annoyed some one.
In summary if the politicians cannot sort things out they get some one else to "police" the issue and they sit back and the poor old "Tommy" gets the blame when things escalate.

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Armed Forces / Re: Royal Dublin Fusileers - detailed information
« on: Sunday 27 November 11 13:07 GMT (UK)  »
Dear Dillonking
More info. on the RDF book...
"The Old Toughs" from Milton (The Barracks in Gravesend) to Mons and the Western Front 1911-1918.
There are no reference numbers on this book as it was commissioned by Patrick Hogarty (Oct 2000) of The Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association.
The 2nd RDF had the "honour" of being the first in action in the retreat from Mons where on the 27th August 1914 their fatalities were 1 officer and 26 other ranks (all are detailed, including your uncle, in the book)
Sorry about lack of info. age of joining he may have added a few!
You should be able to find the RDF website and source the book.
Billy

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Armed Forces / Re: Royal Dublin Fusileers - detailed information
« on: Sunday 27 November 11 05:38 GMT (UK)  »
Hello
There is a book called "The Old Toughs" which is the nick name of 2nd RDF.
The regimental depot was in Naas, Co. Kildare (where recruits were generally trained for this regiment)
This book details the arrival of 2nd RDF in Gravesend (Kent) about 1911 and then their service at the Western Front during 1914/18, ending with the disbandment of the regiment in 1921. Soldiers who died are individually detailed.
I believe the book was compiled and published on behalf of the RDF assoc., it will tell you a lot about the conditions and locations your ancestor served in.
Regards
Billy

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How to Use RootsChat (Please don't post requests here) / Re: How do I post a new topic
« on: Thursday 17 November 11 03:49 GMT (UK)  »
Miss 1948
On the home page, scroll down until you find a topic under "Board Name" ie Ireland, Scotland or Armed forces etc.
Click on your chosen topic and then select new topic.
Type in your query and send.
Good luck.
Billy

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World War One / Irish Battalions departing Ireland WW1
« on: Tuesday 06 September 11 20:56 BST (UK)  »
Help required please.
I have for years believed that battalions going from Ireland to GB before going of to the fronts all went via Dublin or Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead or Liverpool.
Does any one know if any battalions went via Belfast.
If there were any they may have been part of the 36th (Ulster) Division.
At a local monument (Helen's Tower) about 10 miles east of Belfast mention is made troopships going down (outwards) Belfast Lough.
Billy

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