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Korean War
« on: Wednesday 29 May 24 12:05 BST (UK) »
I am researching 22644113, Kgm J J McMahon, Kings Regiment who was wounded in Korea when his platoon commander stepped on a mine.  Can anyone tell me where I might find out more about this man?

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Re: Korean War
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 29 May 24 12:17 BST (UK) »
He was from Bolton per the casualty list. Initially reported as killed ( an error on the part of the War Office).
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Re: Korean War
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 29 May 24 14:03 BST (UK) »
A possibility:

There is a John J McMahon birth Q2 1931 Bolton mmn Kelly; and a matching record in 1939 at 59 Hibernia Street, Bolton for a Jack McMahon 3/4/1931. His name is annotated in green ink as John Joseph.
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Re: Korean War
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 30 May 24 17:32 BST (UK) »
Where will I find the casualty list referred to?

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Re: Korean War
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 30 May 24 17:39 BST (UK) »
He was indeed John Joseph McMahon

Father J McMahon, 59 Hibernia Street, Bolton

Casualty card viewable on FindMyPast

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=gbm%2froyalengi-cards%2fre-casualty-cards-w3040-1-a-o%2f01553
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Re: Korean War
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 30 May 24 17:44 BST (UK) »
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Where will I find the casualty list referred to?

I found it in contemporary newspapers of 13 June 1953.

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Re: Korean War
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 30 May 24 17:55 BST (UK) »
W.I.A. S/W both legs and face
Slight, evac 26 Fd ambulance
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Re: Korean War
« Reply #7 on: Thursday 30 May 24 18:32 BST (UK) »
I am unable to find the casualty cards on FindMyPast just a transcript.  Which newspaper are you showing?

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Re: Korean War
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 30 May 24 18:47 BST (UK) »
Update - Found the cards.  This man transferred to the Royal Engineers and it is their casualty cards on FindMyPast.
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