Organizer
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Western Front Association (Dublin Branch)
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Phone
+353 (01) 895 8831 -
Email
ian1914@eircom.net -
The Western Front Association (The WFA) was formed with the purpose of furthering interest in First World War of 1914-1918. We also aim to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of all those who served their countries on all sides, across all theatres and fronts, on land, at sea and in the air and at home, during the Great War.
Location
- 138 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. D02 HE37
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Dublin City’s Pearse Street Library was built in 1909 with the financial support of American millionaire Andrew Carnegie. Today it features a public library downstairs and a special study library upstairs. It is a place where visitors can trace their family trees or look up the history of their area. Another feature is the stone head of Admiral Horatio Nelson; Nelson’s Pillar on O’Connell Street was blown up in 1966, and the head of the statue was saved.
Researching WW1 Military & Naval Records of Irish Soldiers and Sailors
Gerard White MGSI:
Secretary of the Glasnevin Genealogy Group.
Member of the Genealogical Society of Ireland.
Member of The Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association.
Will give a lecture covering:
- The availability of the service records for both soldiers and sailors, a review of the record types and the details contained therein.
- Tips and advice on how to research military and naval records.
- Examples of research results and how they might be used to further one’s own research.
- A look at the various medals that were issued.
- Recruitment and the posters that were in circulation at the time in order to encourage men to join up.
- How to present your research findings and backing up your research results.
- Finally, a list of Websites and data sources that are available to the family researcher.
- To round off a Q & A (Questions and Answers).
There will be available at the talk hard copies of the records referred to in the talk so that those attending can view the documents in detail.
- Patrick Short (1868-1941)
- Patrick Short (1896 – 1940)
- John Cleary RDF
- Arthur Cleary RN (brothers)
- Capt. A. McCormack OC 182nd Labour Company, Labour Corp.
- Bernard Carberry Cpl. 25791 8 Btn. RDF Killed in action 16 Aug. 1917. (Next of Kin Memorial Plaque and Scroll)
- James Cash Pte. 11074 2 Btn RDF died 07 Nov 1918. (an example of errors in the records).
- William Toole / O’Toole. (an example of searching under the correct surname).
The Meeting Will Be In The Conference Room At Pearse Street Library.
Doors Open At 13.40 For a 14.00 Start.
Members And Non-Members Of The Western Front Association Are Equally Welcome. Any New Visitors Are Guaranteed A Friendly Atmosphere And A Warm Welcome From A Group Of Like-Minded Enthusiasts.
While Entry Is Free, We Would Welcome A Donation Of 3 Euro To Help Cover Our Costs.