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Re: Irish Army Questions
« Reply #18 on: Thursday 19 September 19 12:45 BST (UK) »
Was he living in Northern Ireland after 1922?

Where did the marriage and birth take place?

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Re: Irish Army Questions
« Reply #19 on: Thursday 19 September 19 12:56 BST (UK) »
Was he living in Northern Ireland after 1922?

Where did the marriage and birth take place?

OK, so, 1922 onwards:

Married at the Pro Cathedral, Dublin in May 1922.

First child was born in Dublin. Their address Middle Gardiner St. Second child also born here in late 1927. Third child then born in early 1930 in Birmingham.

Official discharge from Connaughts (on Army form B2079) in Aug 1924. Place: Warwick.

Would Warwick have been just the 'payroll' office as such, that's why it's down as that, and he wasn't actually there. It may be just a co-incidence that they chose to move to Birmingham which was under Warwick in those days, or maybe he was actually there doing some form of military service? I wish people wrote on the back of photos - it would save a lot of hassle!  :P

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« Reply #20 on: Thursday 19 September 19 13:01 BST (UK) »
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« Reply #21 on: Thursday 19 September 19 13:02 BST (UK) »
A protection certificate (soldier not remaining with the colours) was issued to him on 24 Aug 1919. I've googled this and believe it was so he could gain civilian employment.


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« Reply #22 on: Thursday 19 September 19 13:05 BST (UK) »
Just noticed this - Is there anything here?

https://www.nam.ac.uk/records-regiments-disbanded-after-irish-war-independence-go-online

Yes he is on there, but it doesn't tell me any new information.

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Re: Irish Army Questions
« Reply #23 on: Thursday 19 September 19 13:16 BST (UK) »
I've found some paperwork saying he joined the Royal Warwickshire Reg in May 1939, and left due to being unfit for service in 1941.

Doesn't fit with his Irish uniform ???. Oh so confusing.

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« Reply #24 on: Thursday 19 September 19 13:22 BST (UK) »
Just noticed this - Is there anything here?

https://www.nam.ac.uk/records-regiments-disbanded-after-irish-war-independence-go-online

I was looking for that site for ages and couldn't find it.

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« Reply #25 on: Thursday 19 September 19 13:27 BST (UK) »
I've found some paperwork saying he joined the Royal Warwickshire Reg in May 1939, and left due to being unfit for service in 1941.

Doesn't fit with his Irish uniform ???. Oh so confusing.

He is older on your photo so wrong period.
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« Reply #26 on: Thursday 19 September 19 13:28 BST (UK) »
If there are several men in the same uniform, is there a clearer picture of the cap badge or any other indications.
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