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The Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Fitzroy Presbyterian Church

Service and Sacrifice in Two World Wars

STREET DIRECTORIES TRANSCRIBED
1805 - 1806 - 1807 - 1808 - 1819 - 1843 - 1852 - 1861 - 1868 - 1877 - 1880 - 1890
1901 - 1907 - 1908 - 1910 - 1912 - 1918 - 1924 - 1932 - 1943 - 1951 - 1960
1913 Tel. directory    1824 Pigots (Belfast)  &  (Bangor)   1894 Waterford Directory    1898 Newry Directory  Bangor Spectator Directory 1970
 

 

Memorial Book

Postcards and letters from a Belfast WW1 soldier to his mother

Fitzroy Presbyterian Church

Service & Sacrifice

Three Belfast Congregations


Two World Wars

Pt1 A to Loney   Pt2 Long to McIlveen   Pt3 McKay to Rutherford   Pt4 Scott to end

Special Thanks to Nigel Henderson for all his hard work in compiling all this information
and for allowing me to put it online

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McKay, Samuel                       Crescent PC                            Born: 1890

Great War: Rank Unknown; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Samuel McKay (Bread server/Carter) and Lizzie McKay

Pre-War Address: 22 Rainey Street (1901); 37 Maryville Street (1902); 43 Erin Street (1910); 11 Apsley Street (1916)

Pre-War Occupation: Carter

Unit:   Not known

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McKay, James                                Crescent PC                            Born: 1892/1893

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Samuel McKay (Bread server/Carter) and Lizzie McKay

Pre-War Address: 22 Rainey Street (1901); 37 Maryville Street (1902); 43 Erin Street (1910); 11 Apsley Street (1916)

Pre-War Occupation: Apprentice Baker

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McKay, Charles                            Crescent PC                            Born: 1894/1895

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Samuel McKay (Bread server/Carter) and Lizzie McKay

Pre-War Address: 22 Rainey Street (1901); 37 Maryville Street (1902); 43 Erin Street (1910); 11 Apsley Street (1916)

Pre-War Occupation: Labourer

Unit:   Royal Army Medical Corps

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McKernan, Thomas            Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1893/1894

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John McKernan (Labourer) and Susan McKernan

Pre-War Address: 147 Cromac Street (1901); 67 Lindsay Street (1908); 38 Auburn Street   (1914)

Pre-War Occupation: Labourer

Unit:   American Army

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McKernan, Frederick           Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1900/1901

Great War: Gunner; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John McKernan (Labourer) and Susan McKernan

Pre-War Address: 147 Cromac Street (1901); 67 Lindsay Street (1908); 38 Auburn Street   (1914)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   Royal Field Artillery

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McKissack/McKissick, Thomas   Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1877/1878

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: 19624;

Died/Survived: Died on 13th August 1917, age 39 or 40

Gallantry Award: None

Spouse: Louisa McKissick

Children: Marion, William James, Mary

Parent Details: Not Known

Pre-War Address: 68 Carmel Street (1901, Lodger); 71 Clementine Street

Pre-War Occupation: Labourer

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial , Belgium

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McKnight, Thomas                 Crescent PC                            Born: 1893

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Thomas McKnight and Catherine McKnight (Housekeeper, widow in 1911)

Pre-War Address: 7 Kensington Street (1911); 37 Kensington Street (1914)

Pre-War Occupation: Labourer

Unit:   Royal Army Service Corps

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

 

Yes

 

 

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McKnight, John                     Crescent PC                            Born: 1901

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Thomas McKnight (Labourer) and Margaret McKnight (Housekeeper)

Pre-War Address: 37 Scott Street (1904)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles           

Link to 1911 Ireland Census Return: Photobucket

Ulster Covenant signed by: Father

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

 

Yes

 

 

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McLaughlin, John *          Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 1889

Great War: Private; Service No.: 1517;

Died/Survived: Died on 27th February 1915, age 24 or 25 (Aged 26 on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Register)

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Hugh McLaughlin (Lead Manufacturer) and Agnes McLaughlin (widow in 1911)

Pre-War Address: 25 Ballyholme Road , Bangor (1901); 134 Fitzroy Avenue (1911); 61 South Parade (1913)

Pre-War Occupation: Fancy Linens Tradesman (1911 Ireland Census); Investigator for Canadian Pacific Railways (Canadian enlistment papers)

Unit:   Eastern Ontario Regiment, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, 7th Infantry Brigade, 3rd (Canadian) Division

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Voormezeele Cemetery (Enclosure No 3), Belgium

 

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McLaughlin, Hugh Millar *            Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 1893 (Jul-Sep)

Great War: Rank Unknown; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Hugh McLaughlin (Lead Manufacturer) and Agnes McLaughlin (widow in 1911)

Pre-War Address: 25 Ballyholme Road , Bangor (1901); 134 Fitzroy Avenue (1911); 61 South Parade (1913)

Pre-War Occupation: Apprentice Wholesale Grocer

Unit:   Not known

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McManus, John Francis               Crescent PC                            Born: 1893/1894

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: Military Medal

Parent Details: David McManus (Baker) and Jane McManus (Charwoman) David McManus was a widower in 1901 and married Jane in 1902

Pre-War Address: 69 Windsor Road (1901); 26 Cairo Street (1907); 24 Penrose Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers, 31st Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Father and two brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes (parental)

 

 

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McManus, David                              Crescent PC                            Born: 1889/1890

Great War: Shoeing Smith; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: David McManus (Baker) and Jane McManus (Charwoman) David McManus was a widower in 1901 and married Jane in 1902

Pre-War Address: 69 Windsor Road (1901); 26 Cairo Street (1907); 24 Penrose Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Horse Shoer

Unit:   North Irish Horse

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self, father and one brother

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McManus, Thomas Kirkwood            Crescent PC                            Born: 1896 (Jul-Sep)

Great War: Private; Service No.: 27681;

Died/Survived: Died on 8th June 1917, age 20

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: David McManus (Baker) and Jane McManus (Charwoman) David McManus was a widower in 1901 and married Jane in 1902

Pre-War Address: 69 Windsor Road (1901); 26 Cairo Street (1907); 24 Penrose Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Errand Boy

Unit:   9th/11th Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 48th Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial , Belgium

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self, father and one brother

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes (parental)

Yes

Yes

Yes

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McPherson, William John               Crescent PC                            Born: 1873/1874

Great War: Corporal; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Spouse: Sarah McPherson, married in 1904     

Children: Mary, Jane and Martha

Parent Details: John McPherson (Engine Driver)

Pre-War Address: 57 Rowland Street (1901, Street Directory); 16 Silvergrove Street (1907); 69 Pine Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Fireman/Stoker

Unit:   1st Garrison Regiment

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

Ulster Declaration signed by: Wife

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

 

Yes

 

 

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McQuiston, Thomas                  Crescent PC                            Born: 1892/1893

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: 16/141;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Charles McQuiston (Plumber) and Sarah McQuiston

Pre-War Address: 11 Lorton Street (1901); 55 Silvergrove Street (1907);

42 Coolderry Street (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: Van Man

Unit:   16th (Pioneer) Battalion (2nd County Down Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McReynolds, W Fred              Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1890/1891

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: 9189;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Francis Haslett (Carter, step-father) and Jane Haslett

Pre-War Address: 156 Cromac Street (1901); 4 Ivanhoe Street

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   Royal Irish Rifles

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

 

 

 

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McVeigh, Richard                        Crescent PC                            Born: 1891/1892

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: 14/19663;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John McVeigh (Builder) and Jane McVeigh

Pre-War Address: 28 Hatfield Street (1901); 97 University Avenue (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: Clerk

Unit:  

14th (Service) Battalion (Young Citizen Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 109th Brigade 36th ( Ulster ) Division

10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self, father and four brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McVeigh, William                          Crescent PC                            Born: 1893/1894

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John McVeigh (Builder) and Jane McVeigh

Pre-War Address: 28 Hatfield Street (1901); 97 University Avenue (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: Apprentice Draper

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self, father and four brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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McVeigh, Albert                            Crescent PC                            Born: 1895/1896

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John McVeigh (Builder) and Jane McVeigh

Pre-War Address: 28 Hatfield Street (1901); 97 University Avenue (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: Apprentice Draper

Unit:   Signals Section, Royal Irish Rifles, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Father and four brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McVeigh, Walter                            Crescent PC                            Born: 1896/1897

Great War: Gunner; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John McVeigh (Builder) and Jane McVeigh

Pre-War Address: 28 Hatfield Street (1901); 97 University Avenue (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   Royal Field Artillery

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self, father and four brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McVeigh, Stewart/Stuart                 Crescent PC                            Born: 1898/1899

Great War: Lance Corporal; Service No.: 7183;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John McVeigh (Builder) and Jane McVeigh

Pre-War Address: 28 Hatfield Street (1901); 97 University Avenue (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   16th (Pioneer) Battalion (2nd County Down Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Father and four brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

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McVeigh, Herbert                            Crescent PC                            Born: 1900/1901

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John McVeigh (Builder) and Jane McVeigh

Pre-War Address: 28 Hatfield Street (1901); 97 University Avenue (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   Royal Flying Corps/RAF

Ulster Covenant signed by: Father and four brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McVey, James *                           Crescent PC                            Born: 1888/1889

Great War: Gunner; Service No.: RMA/11425;

Died/Survived: Died on 1st November 1914, age 25

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Robert McVey (Compositor) and Elizabeth McVey

Pre-War Address: 37 Vernon Street (1901); 3 Raby Street (1907); 51 Cooke Street (1910); 67 Burmah Street (1912)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   HMS "Good Hope", Royal Navy / Royal Marine Artillery

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Portsmouth Naval Memorial;

Other War Memorials / Rolls of Honour:  Christ Church Cathedral ( East Falkland Island ); Battle of Coronel War Memorial ( Coronel , Chile )

Ulster Covenant signed by: One brother

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

 

Yes

Yes

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McWilliams, Hugh Stewart    Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1895

Great War: Private; Service No.: 10387;

Died/Survived: Died of Wounds on 25th July 1916, age 21

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Hugh McWilliams (Mill Labourer) and Margaret McWilliams

Pre-War Address: 12 Essex Street (1901); "Rose House", 2a Coyle's Place (1905)

Pre-War Occupation: Linen Trade - Apprentice

Unit:   2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 14th Brigade, 5th Division

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Etaples Military Cemetery , France

Link to 1911 Ireland Census Return: Photobucket

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McWilliams, William Robert          Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1896 (Jul-Sep)

Great War: Lieutenant; Service No.: Not Applicable;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Hugh McWilliams (Mill Labourer) and Margaret McWilliams

Pre-War Address: 12 Essex Street (1901); "Rose House", 2a Coyle's Place (1905)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

Link to 1911 Ireland Census Return: Photobucket

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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McWilliams, R                         Donegall Pass PC                  Born: Not Known

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Not Known

Pre-War Address: Not Known

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   Not Known

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Mercer, William Conn/Conor               Crescent PC                            Born: 1893 (Oct-Dec)

Great War: Driver; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: James Mercer (Warehouseman) and Elizabeth Mercer

Pre-War Address: 15 Ulsterville Gardens (1901); 34 Candahar Street (1904)

Pre-War Occupation: Apprentice Fancy Box Maker

Unit:   Motor Transport, Royal Army Service Corps

Link to 1911 Ireland Census Return: Photobucket

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self, father and two brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Two sisters

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Miller/Millar, William            Donegall Pass PC                  Born: Not Known

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Not Known

Pre-War Address: 29 Elm Street (grandson of John Topping, nephew to Andrew Topping)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   Royal Army Medical Corps

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

Ulster Declaration signed by: One sister

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Milling, Samuel Craig                      Crescent PC                            Born: 1884/1885

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: David Milling (Gas Works Foreman) and Annie Milling

Pre-War Address: 22 Penrose Street (1901)

Pre-War Occupation: Plumber

Unit:   Royal Engineers

 

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Millveigh/Mulveigh, Robert         Crescent PC                            Born: 1869/1870

Great War: Driver; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Spouse: Mary Jane Millveigh (Fancy Box Maker), married in 1898 

Children: Theophillus, Earnest, Emily Alexander, May Agnes

Parent Details: Alexander Millveigh (Linen Trade Cloth Passer) and Penelope Millveigh (Dressmaker) - 77 Grosvenor Street (1901)

Pre-War Address: 24 Park Street (1901, marital address); 24 Naples Street (1911)

Pre-War Occupation: Fancy Cardboard Cutter

Unit:   Motor Transport, Royal Army Service Corps

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Molyneaux, George                     Crescent PC                            Born: 20/02/1897

Great War: 2nd Lieutenant; Service No.: Not Applicable;

Died/Survived: Died on 11th May 1918, age 21

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: George Molyneaux (Linen Manufacturer, Sloan & Molyneaux Ltd. of Little Victoria Street ) and Susan Molyneaux

Pre-War Address: 9 Forth River Gardens (1901); 7 St. Ives Gardens (1911); 10 Ulsterville Gardens (1917)

Pre-War Occupation: Income Tax Office (Mayfair, Belfast )

Unit:   Royal Flying Corps/RAF   

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Belfast City Cemetery

Other War Memorials / Rolls of Honour:  Q.U.B War Memorial

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes (2)

Yes

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Morgan, William *                            Crescent PC                            Born: 02/08/1891

Great War: 2nd Lieutenant; Service No.: Not Applicable;

Died/Survived: Died on 9th September 1916, age 25

Gallantry Award: None

Spouse: Annie Morgan (remarried as Rodgers)

Parent Details: Francis Morgan (Draper) and Sara Morgan (step-mother)

Pre-War Address: 27 Sandymount Street (1901); 70 Stranmillis Road (1904)

Pre-War Occupation: Linen Business before emigrating; Salesman in Canada

Unit:   7th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers           

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Thiepval Memorial , France

Link to picture: Photobucket

Link to newspaper clippings:
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Photobucket

Link to 1911 Ireland Census Return: Photobucket

Ulster Covenant signed by: Father

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes (2)

Yes

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Morgan, Cecil Barrows/Burris *                Crescent PC                            Born: 1899 (Oct-Dec)

Great War: 2nd Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Francis Morgan (Draper) and Sara Morgan (step-mother)

Pre-War Address: 27 Sandymount Street (1901); 70 Stranmillis Road (1904)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   Royal Flying Corps/RAF

Link to 1911 Ireland Census Return: Photobucket

Ulster Covenant signed by: Father

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Motherwell, James Gemmell *   Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1877

Great War: Private; Service No.: 202542;

Died/Survived: Died from Illness (Cholera) on 18th November 1917, age 41

Gallantry Award: None

Spouse: Marie Rose Motherwell (nee Hamilton )         

Parent Details: William Gemmell Motherwell (Litho printer) and Mary Motherwell (nee Peacock)

Pre-War Address: 20 Locket Road , Wealdstone, Harrow ; (family home - 38 Shaftesbury Avenue [1901]; 34 Shaftesbury Avenue [1904] Belfast );

Pre-War Occupation: Assistant Manager (David Allen & Co., Harrow Branch)

Unit:   1st/4th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, 42nd Indian Brigade,

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery , Iraq

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

 

 

Yes (3)

Yes

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Nelson, William Robert                            Crescent PC                            Born: 1889 (Apr-Jun)

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William Nelson and Jane Nelson (ran a Boarding House, widow in 1911)

Pre-War Address: 50 Silvergrove Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Despatch Clerk

Unit:   Machine Gun Corps (Royal Irish Rifles)

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

 

Yes

 

Yes

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Nickels, Walter                       Crescent PC                            Born: 1891

Great War: Petty Officer; Service No.: Not Applicable;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: James Nickels (Pattern Maker) and Sarah Ann Nickels

Pre-War Address: 8 Rutland Street (1901); 14 Farnham Street (1907); 63 Agincourt Avenue (1909); 29 Jerusalem Street (1914, Lodger)

Pre-War Occupation: Motor Mechanic

Unit:   15th Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service

Link to 1911 Ireland Census Return: Photobucket

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Nickels, Henry                               Crescent PC                            Born: 1897/1898

Great War: Trooper; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: James Nickels (Pattern Maker) and Sarah Ann Nickels of Agincourt Avenue

Pre-War Address: 8 Rutland Street (1901); 14 Farnham Street (1907); 63 Agincourt Avenue (1909); 8 Burmah Street (1914, Lodger)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   North Irish Horse

Other War Memorials / Rolls of Honour:  9th BB Old Boys War Memorial

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Nixon, Charles            Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1897

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: 1829;

Died/Survived: Died on 1st July 1916, age 19 or 20

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William John Nixon (Carpenter) and Margaret Ann Nixon (widow in 1910)

Pre-War Address: 62 River Terrace (1901); 12 Lavinia Street (1910); 13 Curzon Street (1913)

Pre-War Occupation: Telegram Messenger/Sorting Clerk, General Post Office

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Thiepval Memorial , France

Ulster Covenant signed by: Brother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Nixon, James                            Donegall Pass PC                  Born: Not Known

Great War: Trooper; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William John Nixon (Carpenter) and Margaret Ann Nixon (widow in 1910)

Pre-War Address: 62 River Terrace (1901); 12 Lavinia Street (1910); 13 Curzon Street (1913)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   North Irish Horse

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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O'Neill, James Bowman          Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 21/08/1895

Great War: Rank Unknown; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John Bowman O'Neill (Newspaper Office Manager, "The Ulster Echo", "The Witness") and Emily Rosa O'Neill

Pre-War Address: 49 University Square (1901); 26 Cromwell Road (1904)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   14th (Service) Battalion (Young Citizen Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 109th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Brother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Orchin, Charles                      Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 1892/1893

Great War: Rank Unknown; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded, Prisoner of War

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Charles Orchin (Bread server) and Harriette Orchin

Pre-War Address: 18.1 Walnut Street (1901); 15 Virginia Street (1904)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   Royal Army Medical Corps

Other War Memorials / Rolls of Honour:  9th BB Old Boys War Memorial

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self and father

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

Yes

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Parker, Isaac                                Crescent PC                            Born: 1884/1885

Great War: Gunner; Service No.: 19532;

Died/Survived: Died on 8th August 1917, aged 32 or 33

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Isaac Parker (Shipyard Labourer) and Sarah Parker

Pre-War Address: 201 Donegall Road (1901); 71 Howard Street South

Pre-War Occupation: Linen Lapper in 1901, later employed as a Sample Maker with Messrs J N Richardson and Sons and Owden (Linen Manufacturers) of Donegall Square North

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 109th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division – later attached to Machine Gun Corps

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial , Belgium

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

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Patterson, Samuel                  Crescent PC                            Born: 1895

Great War: Lance Corporal; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John Patterson (Carter [1901-1910], Carpenter [1911]) and Jane Patterson

Pre-War Address: 7 Thalia Street (1901); 9-11 Thalia Street (1907)

Pre-War Occupation: Message Boy

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Patterson, Robert Bell                   Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1896 (Jan-Mar)

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William Patterson (Farmer) and Jane Eliza Patterson (widow in 1909)

Pre-War Address: 26 Moydalgen, Dromara, Down (1901); 73 Pine Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Message Boy

Unit:   Labour Company, Royal Army Service Corps

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Patterson, William           Donegall Pass PC                  Born: 1897

Great War: Corporal; Service No.: 15760;

Died/Survived: Died on 7th June 1917, age 19 or 20

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William Patterson (Farmer) and Jane Eliza Patterson (widow in 1909)

Pre-War Address: 26 Moydalgen, Dromara, Down (1901); 73 Pine Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Message Boy

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery (III.A.17), Belgium

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

Yes

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Patterson, James                     Donegall Pass PC                  Born: Not Known

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Not Known

Pre-War Address: 25 Peveril Street

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   Royal Engineers

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Patton, John Henry Alexander *    Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 14/12/1891

Great War: Captain; Service No.: Not Applicable;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: Military Cross (with Bar)

Parent Details: John Patton (Bank Director) and Anna Martin Patton (nee Orr)

Pre-War Address: 68 Eglantine Avenue (1901); 27 Wellington Park (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: Engineering Student ( Trinity College , Dublin )

Unit:   5th (Extra Reserve) Battalion (attached to 15th Battalion), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Other War Memorials / Rolls of Honour:  RBAI Roll of Honour

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self and one brother

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

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Patton, William Francis *         Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 12/11/1897

Great War: 2nd Lieutenant; Service No.: Not Applicable;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded, Prisoner of War

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John Patton (Bank Director) and Anna Martin Patton (nee Orr)

Pre-War Address: 68 Eglantine Avenue (1901); 27 Wellington Park (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   Royal Irish Rifles, attached to 1st King George’s Own Gurkha Rifles

Other War Memorials / Rolls of Honour:  RBAI Roll of Honour

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self and one brother

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

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Patton, Alexander Dunn *           Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 23/06/1899

Great War: Rank Unknown; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John Patton (Bank Director) and Anna Martin Patton (nee Orr)

Pre-War Address: 68 Eglantine Avenue (1901); 27 Wellington Park (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   Royal Field Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery

Other War Memorials / Rolls of Honour:  RBAI Roll of Honour

Ulster Covenant signed by: Two brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Phillips, William John                           Crescent PC                            Born: 1891 (Apr-Jun)

Great War: Sapper; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Not Known

Pre-War Address: 15 Albertbridge Road (1916, lodger with sister, Miss M Phillips, Milliner)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   South African Regiment

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Pinion, Francis Millar                       Crescent PC                            Born: 1898/1899

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William Robert Pinion (Book-keeper) and Mary Pinion (Widow in 1907)

Pre-War Address: 16 Lomond Avenue (1901); 4 Toronto Terrace, 48 Lisburn Road (1907)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   Royal Army Service Corps

Ulster Covenant signed by: Brother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Pinion, William Robert                              Crescent PC                            Born: 1894 (Apr-Jun)

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William Robert Pinion (Book-keeper) and Mary Pinion (Widow in 1907)

Pre-War Address: 16 Lomond Avenue (1901); 4 Toronto Terrace, 48 Lisburn Road (1907)

Pre-War Occupation: Apprentice Draper

Unit:   Royal Army Service Corps

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Pollins, William                               Crescent PC                            Born: 1882/1883

Great War: Gunner; Service No.: 38197;

Died/Survived: Died on 17th October 1916, age 33

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William Pollins (Foreman Bricklayer) and Jane Pollins

Pre-War Address: 70 Stranmillis Gardens (1901)

Pre-War Occupation: Builder

Unit:   60th Brigade ("B" Battery), Royal Field Artillery, 3rd/4th (Canadian) Division

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Pozieres British Cemetery (I.J.13), France

Ulster Covenant signed by: Brother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Porter, Hugh                                    Crescent PC                            Born: 1885/1886

Great War: Private; Service No.: 3999;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: Military Medal

Parent Details: Robert Porter (Labourer) and Maggie Jane Porter

Pre-War Address: 16 Lake Street (1901); 3 Essex Street (1909); 16 Coyle Street (1916, , marital home)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   Royal Army Medical Corps, attached to the Tank Corps

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

Yes (2)

Yes

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Porter, John                            Crescent PC                            Born: 1890

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Robert Porter (Labourer) and Maggie Jane Porter

Pre-War Address: 16 Lake Street (1901); 3 Essex Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Labourer

Unit:   Royal Irish Rifles

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self and one brother

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Porter, James                                   Crescent PC                            Born: 1892/1893

Great War: Private; Service No.: S/2015;

Died/Survived: Died on 25th September 1915, age 22 or 23

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Robert Porter (Labourer) and Maggie Jane Porter

Pre-War Address: 16 Lake Street (1901); 3 Essex Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Labourer

Unit:   7th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, 26th Brigade, 9th (Scottish) Division

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Loos Memorial , France

Ulster Covenant signed by: Two brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

Yes

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Porter, William                          Crescent PC                            Born: 1898

Great War: Lance Corporal; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Robert Porter (Labourer) and Maggie Jane Porter

Pre-War Address: 16 Lake Street (1901); 3 Essex Street (1909)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   3/5th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self and one brother

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Press, William                               Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 1886 (Jan-Mar)

Great War: Rank Unknown; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Mary Press, widow in 1901

Pre-War Address: 4 Cairo Street (1901)

Pre-War Occupation: Wood Turner

Unit:   Not known

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self and one brother

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and two sisters

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Proctor, John William             Crescent PC                            Born: 1889

Great War: Gunner; Service No.: 169823;

Died/Survived: Died on 31st July 1919, age 30

Gallantry Award: None

Spouse: Lily Proctor (Married in 1913)                 

Parent Details: John Gray Proctor

Pre-War Address: "Rea Anna", 49 Marlborough Park (Employer's address)

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   164 Siege Battery , Royal Garrison Artillery

CWGC Cemetery / Memorial:  Drumbo Presbyterian Church Graveyard (Grave 216)

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Rainey, Adam Robinson                 Crescent PC                            Born: 1884/1885

Great War: Sergeant; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Samuel Rainey (Engineer, Manufacturing Works) and Maria Rainey

Pre-War Address: 15 Malone Place (1901); 12 Lawrence Street (1907)

Pre-War Occupation: Apprentice Engineer

Unit:   Highland Light Infantry

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Rea, Cecil Arthur                   Fitzroy Avenue PC                 Born: 1885/1886

Great War: Rank Unknown; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William Robert Rea (Managing Director, Inland Navigation Company, High Street) and Mary Alice Rea

Pre-War Address: 12 Somerton Road (1901, Census); "Gardha", Fortwilliam (1901, Street Directory); "Abbeylands", Whiteabbey (1907); 8 College Green (1910)

Pre-War Occupation: Assistant Manager (Inland Navigation Company)

Unit:   Not known

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self and father

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother and one sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes (parental)

Yes

 

 

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Reaney/Rainey, Robert              Crescent PC                            Born: 1892/1893

Great War: Able Seaman; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: James Reaney (Tenter, widower in 1911)

Pre-War Address: 41 Darkley, Keady, Armagh (1901); 115 McClure Street (1911); 62 McClure Street (1916)

Pre-War Occupation: Tenter

Unit:   HMS "Diligence", Royal Navy

Ulster Declaration signed by: One Sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Reaney/Rainey, James                  Crescent PC                            Born: 1900/1901

Great War: Able Seaman; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: James Reaney (Tenter, widower in 1911)

Pre-War Address: 41 Darkley, Keady, Armagh (1901); 115 McClure Street (1911); 62 McClure Street (1916)

Pre-War Occupation: At School in 1911

Unit:   HMS "Benbow", Royal Navy

Ulster Declaration signed by: One Sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Redmond, Samuel                          Crescent PC                            Born: 1893/1894

Great War: Sergeant; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: William Redmond (Farmer) and Martha Redmond (widow in 1912)

Pre-War Address: 75 in Gransha, Ardtanagh, Down (1901); 18 Fortuna Street (1912); 49 Chadolly Street (1916)

Pre-War Occupation: Soldier

Unit:   6th Battalion (Service), Royal Irish Fusiliers, 31st Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

Ulster Declaration signed by: Mother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Ritchie, Walter Samuel                  Crescent PC                            Born: 1889/1890

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: 15/12129;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Prisoner of War

Gallantry Award: None

Spouse: Name not known (sister to the Gordon Brothers)

Parent Details: Samuel Ritchie (Linen Warehouseman) and Annie Ritchie

Pre-War Address: 29 Tates Avenue (1901); 26 in Dunmurry Town (1911); 116 Tamar Street (1912, lodger); 20 Schomberg Street (marital home)

Pre-War Occupation: Linen Warehouseman

Unit:   15th (Service) Battalion (North Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Robertson, Thomas                      Crescent PC                            Born: 1896/1897

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: John Stuart Robertson (Painter) and Rebecca S Robertson

Pre-War Address: 4 Forsythe Street (1901); 6 McAdam Street (1908, living with Agnes Robertson, sister); 40 Penrith Street (1911, living with John Stuart Robertson, brother)

Pre-War Occupation: General Labourer

Unit:   2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 107th/108th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Declaration signed by: One Sister

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Rowan, Samuel                              Crescent PC                            Born: Not Known

Great War: Private; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Not Known

Pre-War Address: 19 Cameron Street

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   Seaforth Highlanders

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Russell, William H                            Crescent PC                            Born: 1893/1894

Great War: Trooper; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: James Russell (Linen Lapper, widower in 1911) and Carlina (Carolina) Russell (Weaver)

Pre-War Address: 10 College Square , Camlough, Armagh (1901); 37 Auburn Street (1904)

Pre-War Occupation: Linen Trade - Lapper

Unit:   Irish Guards

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

Note: James Russell (elder brother of William and George) married Sarah Speers (sister of William and George Speers, below) and living at 7 Auburn Street in 1915.

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Russell, George H                       Crescent PC                            Born: 1896/1897

Great War: Driver; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: James Russell (Linen Lapper, widower in 1911) and Carlina Russell (Weaver) James Russell re-married, to Anne Jane Speers, in 1910, living at 7 Auburn Street (1915)

Pre-War Address: 10 College Square , Camlough, Armagh (1901); 37 Auburn Street (1904)

Pre-War Occupation: Apprentice

Unit:   Royal Army Service Corps

Ulster Covenant signed by: Brother

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

Note: James Russell (elder brother of William and George) married Sarah Speers (sister of William and George Speers, below) and living at 7 Auburn Street in 1915.

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Russell, Andrew                           Crescent PC                            Born: 1881/1882

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: 10/15832;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Spouse: 1911 Census indicates married status but no wife recorded in household.

Children: 1911 Census records an Ethel Russell, 7, grandchild of Head of Household (Andrew Russell, senior)

Parent Details: Andrew Russell (Linen Lapper) and Rachel Russell

Pre-War Address: 54 Palestine Street (1901); 8 Gordon Terrace, Agincourt Avenue (1911) [listed as 152 Agincourt Avenue on 1911 Ireland Census Return]

Pre-War Occupation: Plumber

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self, father and two brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Two sisters

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

 

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Russell, George                              Crescent PC                            Born: 1886/1887

Great War: Rifleman; Service No.: 10/15887;

Died/Survived: Survived, listed as Wounded

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Andrew Russell (Linen Lapper) and Rachel Russell

Pre-War Address: 54 Palestine Street (1901); 8 Gordon Terrace, Agincourt Avenue (1911) [listed as 152 Agincourt Avenue on 1911 Ireland Census Return]

Pre-War Occupation: Cabinet Maker

Unit:   10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast Volunteers), Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Brigade, 36th ( Ulster ) Division

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self, father and two brothers

Ulster Declaration signed by: Two sisters

1901 Census

1911 Census

Newspaper Clip

Picture

Yes

Yes

 

Yes

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Rutherford, Isaac                           Crescent PC                            Born: Not Known

Great War: Gunner; Service No.: Not Known;

Died/Survived: Survived

Gallantry Award: None

Parent Details: Not Known

Pre-War Address: 19 Boyne Square (1912); 79 Chadwick Street

Pre-War Occupation: Not Known

Unit:   HMS "Lion", Royal Navy / Royal Marine Artillery

Ulster Covenant signed by: Self

Ulster Declaration signed by: One sister

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