Michael Casey WW1 records

[Danedan]

Hi

Looking for help tracing Great Grandfather’s WW1 Military background.

He was born c1888 in Galway
He was married 13th June 1916 in Dublin.
His wedding certificate records his occupation as Soldier and his parents (Patrick and Mary) from Ballinasloe, Galway
I have a picture of him in uniform with the words “M Casey 1919 Dublin” on the back
The uniform and Cap badge appear to be “Service Corps”
He relocated to Liverpool with his wife Bridget and daughter Christina in 1929.
He died in Walton Hospital Liverpool 18th October 1930 aged 42

I haven’t been able to piece his military background together at all and am hoping somebody could help?

Does anyone have access to 1918 Absent Voters Lists for Dublin or know how I could access it?

Assuming he was eligible to enlist from 16 then I believe he could have joined up anytime from 1904 – 1916 is this of any use in tracking him down?

The fact he survived WW1, would this mean he would be eligible for a pension (or his wife eligible) if so would this be traceable in some way?

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

Mike

[ainslie]

Mike
The Medal Index Cards listed by The National Archives and also available via Ancestry are one way forward.
These Michael Caseys are shown as members of the ASC:
Medal card of     Casey, Michael P
Corps:    Army Service Corps
Regiment No:    T/40973
Rank:    Driver
      
Medal card of     Casey, Michael
Corps:    Army Service Corps
Regiment No:    T4/059305
Rank:    Driver
   

Medal card of     Casey, Michael
Corps:    Army Service Corps
Regiment No:    T/34849
Rank:    Driver...
   

Medal card of     Casey, Michael
Corps:    Army Service Corps
Regiment No:    M/349213
Rank:    Private

If you have Ancestry or can get it via a library, you could try finding the service records of these soldiers, but some 2/3 of all records were lost during WW2.

A

[km1971]

Hi Mike

There is no information online about the Dublin AVL - http://www.1914-1918.net/grandad/avl.htm - so you will have to ask at the Record Office for Dublin, or ask on the Dublin section here.

He would only have received a time-served pension by completing 12 years after the age of 18. Only 2% of these records were kept and his is not included. Also if he was a Regular and served after 1921 his records will still be with the MOD. You could enlist as a Boy aged 14, but there were few vacancies. Most enlisted as Privates aged 18 or over. You could also check Findmypast in case he enlisted in the Militia (aged 17) and left before end of 1913.

Or you may be lucky and find a certificate for a child giving his army details. As well as civil BMDs there are some ‘home’ events on the regimental BMDs on Findmypast.

That leaves men who only served during WW1 – so you will have to check the WW1 Service Records and ‘pension’ files on Ancestry.

Ken

[Danedan]

Hi Ainsle and Ken

Thanks very much for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it.

I will follow the suggestions you make and although I'm aware lots of WW1 records have been destroyed, I'm still keep searching for some tiny clue to confirm his whereabouts and or service.

His residence when married just states Galway and I know there were many recruitment areas in Galway including Ballinasloe where his parents lived but he is still proving elusive.

I will ask on the Dublin site to see if anyone can do a Look Up for me in terms of the Absent Voters List.

Thanks again

Mike

[Evelyn Donellan]

Hi Mike,

Did you find the information you were looking for, if not we may be able to help you.

Regards,

Evelyn
Ballinasloe WW1 Heritage Group

[Danedan]

Hi Evelyn
Unfortunately I didn't have any success so anything you can help with would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Mike