Hi All, Sorry I only seen the information put on this thread over the last year now. Ok I might be able to shed some light on a few people mentioned here, My great grandfather was William Deering ( I don`t have his DOB to hand but its est B1872- D1927). William joined the British army in 1890 I have his Attestation form to hand here.He states his brother was James Deering mentions he is also serving in the BA could be Dublin Fusilers ?, William also states his father is also called William Deering of 15 Coombe Dublin.My Great granmother Williams wife was Bridget O`Neill. She is the Bridget Deering here in Chamber St in the 1901 census. William was fighting in the Boer War in 1901, he later rejoined the British army in 1915 & fought in France.
My Granfather was his son William Deering (1900-1968), mentioned on this thread also is a Christopher Deering (27/12/07-24/10/42) that married a Mary Jane Cush, Christopher was Williams brother , he died in the battle of El Alamein. The family has always said we are from Baltinglass Co Wicklow. Also of note William Deering 1900-1968 also served in the National Army during the Civil war was a sergeant in the Dublin Guard I have his records but he is missing from the army census !