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2nd Bn Munster Fusiliers during WW1
« on: Tuesday 01 February 05 16:45 GMT (UK) »
Hi,

I'm currently doing some research in this area and would like to hear from anyone who had a relative that served in France with the Royal Munster Fusiliers 2nd Bn.  I can also assist you if you need help finding more information on a relative that was killed during the war.  More specifically what I am after is any letters, diaries, medal records etc that you might have.  I am doing a PhD in this area and eventually hope to write a book about the Munsters during the Great War.

Thank you for taking time to read this posting.

Mitch

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Re: Cork Men that died during WW1
« Reply #1 on: Friday 15 April 05 23:12 BST (UK) »
Hi Mitch - I only recently saw you message on this site. Unfortunately I don't have much at all for you (if you're still interested). The only details I have of my great uncle is a photocopy of his WW1 medal index card.  His medals are obviously listed on it also name, regiment, number and theatre of war.
I also have a print out from Commonwealth War Graves site which gives his name,rank,regiment, unit,date of death, grave reference. His father's name is on it too.
I understand it may not be what you need but if it is of any use you are welcome to use it.
I eventually found the telephone number for the university in Cork! I did ring to try to have a word  with you to explain what I had. The lady I spoke to was very helpful and said she would pass the message on to you.
By the way have you tried' The Great War Forum '? It may be a good site for your research. Everyone there is really helpful. There's all sorts of enquiries about WW1 . It has a lot of people who know their stuff and are very willing to help others. I made a couple of enquiries myself and got replies straight away. There are lots of different categories on the site . I just thought you might find it useful.

Please  let me know if you would like  the copies.    E. M.  (uk)
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Re: Cork Men that died during WW1
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 17 April 05 03:21 BST (UK) »
Hi Neptune,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.  I wonder can you tell me more about your relative that died in the war.  A name and Regiment will do.  My research has become more focused of late and I am now interested in men that served in the 2nd Bn. of the Royal Munster Fusiliers durng the First World War.  There is a good chance that your Great Uncle, if he was from Cork City, served in this regiment.  If this is the case I can tell you what he was involved in when he died.  I also have access to the Chaplin's diaries (Fr. Francis Gleeson) and also regimental details from the war if this is any good to you. 

Kind Regards

Ian

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Re: 2nd Bn Munster Fusiliers during WW1
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 15 June 05 18:20 BST (UK) »
Hi all,

My Grand-Uncle fought with the 2nd batt Munster Fusiliers in France and then moved from them to the Machine Gun Corps.  Would be very willing to help a fellow PhD student, although I am a theologian more than I am an historian.  My uncle hailed from Cork City itself, but I fear that it seems his service record perished in the fire that destroyed most of the MGC's papers.  I do not know if any records survive from his time in the RMF, however.  Are you at my old alma mater, UCC?  If os, when I am next in Cork in July, let's have a pint!

Ceallachain


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Re: 2nd Bn Munster Fusiliers during WW1
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 16 June 05 10:58 BST (UK) »
Hi Ceallachain,

I am indeed at UCC and I would be delighted to meet up for a pint.  I am however away until the 19th of July, but if you are around after this we can meet up.

Kind Regards

Mitch

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Re: 2nd Bn Munster Fusiliers during WW1
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 24 August 05 15:33 BST (UK) »
Hi Mitch
I am a new member and have noticed your posting about WW1.  My grandfather was John Halloran born 1886 in Cork City.  He joined the Royal Munster Fusiliers 2nd battalion and was based at Maplaquet Barracks at Aldershot.  He was killed on 27 August 1914 at Etreux in France.  I'm afraid I don't have any medals or papers of his to interest you but will expand on the attached info if it is of any use to you.
Lenasheff

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Re: 2nd Bn Munster Fusiliers during WW1
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 12 February 06 09:45 GMT (UK) »
Hello

If you go to UK National Archives - select 'search archives' then select 'documents on line' etc etc and do an advanced search just entering Munster Fuseliers in the other keywords...there were 17,158 campaign medals issued for the Munsters.

There are also diaries which indicate that the 7th Bn Royal Munster Fuselliers were at Gallipoli.
Bedfordshire: Worker [Flitton]; Ames [Kempston]; Manton [Kempston]; Morris [?]; Valentine [Kempston]; Two & Osborn [Cranfield]

Herfordshire and West London: Brown [Kent in early 19th C]; Blackwell.
McCarthy [Clonakilty, County Cork - searching for needles in the haystack!] and LOSTY [Dublin]

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Re: 2nd Bn Munster Fusiliers during WW1
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 09 August 06 23:21 BST (UK) »
Hi Mitch
My Grandfather served in the Royal Munster Fusiliers in 1914 in France and his name was Sergeant Thomas Hyde DCM, MM.  I would be grateful if you knew anything about him could you please let me know.

Thank you
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Re: 2nd Bn Munster Fusiliers during WW1
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 17 August 08 11:31 BST (UK) »
Hi Mitch,

are you still involved with the Munster Fusiliers history?

My Gt Grandfather, Grandfather and two Gt Uncles served with the Munsters between 1861 and 1922.
I am interested in the Chaplains documents you have for 1914-1918 for 2nd Munsters.
My grandfather, 8482 Francis James Taylor, who joined in 1906, was in the 2nd and may have been at the rearguard action near Mons. He then went to the 6th Munsters.

I am searching for any relevant resaerch data on his service.

Hope you can throw some light on it.

Paul