Ireland, Memorial Record: World War I, 1914-1918 - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Military |
| Collection years | 1914-1918 |
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Contents
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection is an index to the eight volume set Ireland's memorial records, 1914-1918, published in 1923 for the Committee of the Irish National War Memorial. Each entry gives name, regiment, rank, date and place of death, sometimes date of birth and next of kin.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Person's name
- Age
- Birthplace
- Birth country
- Death date
- Death place
- Military unit
- Rank
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
Title page, volume 1
Volumne 1, page 1
Volume 5, page 2
Coverage Table[edit | edit source]
The content of each volume is as follows:
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How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- Name of the person
- Approximate date of the event
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add the new information to your records
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- The person may be recorded with an abbreviated form of his name
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Ireland.
Related Family History Library Holdings[edit | edit source]
- Irish National War Memorial. Committee Ireland's memorial records, 1914-1918 : being the names of Irishmen who fell in the Great European War, 1914-1918
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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