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Re: Irish in English Army WW1
« Reply #27 on: Friday 07 December 07 17:03 GMT (UK) »
Are you a British subject? and the reply was "Yes".
So, he was Irish, but considered British too, and why not?

The important words here being "subject" and "considered".  That pot is stone cold.  Next time try stirring.......but you'll need a strong spoon.

Enjoy your drink. ;)

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Re: Irish in English Army WW1
« Reply #28 on: Saturday 08 December 07 17:02 GMT (UK) »
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You guessed my intention Frazer, but didn't take the bait! :)

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Re: Irish in English Army WW1
« Reply #29 on: Saturday 08 December 07 17:17 GMT (UK) »
those of you with a British passport........it reads ..the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

It appears that the "North" is treated as seperately from Great Britain. (Quire right too ;-) )

Try saying you are Welsh to an official...he will write "British"


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Re: Irish in English Army WW1
« Reply #30 on: Saturday 08 December 07 17:35 GMT (UK) »
I suppose then really we need a sensible and convenient adjective for "citizen of the United Kingdom"  :)

Any advance on UK-ish?  ::)
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Re: Irish in English Army WW1
« Reply #31 on: Saturday 08 December 07 18:02 GMT (UK) »
Hi Highway

I just read your post, and was stunned to find a reference to a Hoey from Dublin.  We have some of these too, and I would love to take it further, but on a new topic about Hoeys! 

Just for the record though, the records at Kew are for regiments from all of these islands - England, Scotland, Wales and all of Ireland, which during WW1 was all one.  These are some of the best sources I have had for my Irish forebears.

I can vouch that there are records for at lewast one William Hoey - I will look again at my copy - and I think two or more.

I will send you a pm when I post so that you know where to find it.

Best wishes.

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Re: Irish in English Army WW1
« Reply #32 on: Saturday 08 December 07 18:42 GMT (UK) »
I suppose then really we need a sensible and convenient adjective for "citizen of the United Kingdom"  :)

Any advance on UK-ish?  ::)

 :-X :-X :-X

I only checked this section because I'm trying to sort out my military ancestors.  Wonder why I get the feeling there won't be much help forthcoming now.  ;D