Ian C Posted 31 October , 2012 Share Posted 31 October , 2012 Hi I was asked by a friend to see what I could find out about this chap for one of his work colleagues. As you will see I found his MIC, but, its a bit short on detail. James was KIA on 24.08.16 and is remembered at Thiepval, so clearly should have had at least the BWM & VM. This would suggest to me that there must be another MIC for him, but wouldn't these normally be cross referenced? There is nothing on the back of the MIC. Any ideas? Regards IanC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corisande Posted 31 October , 2012 Share Posted 31 October , 2012 Born 17 Aug 1876 in Dublin. Son of John O'Neill and Maria Hearn And probably therefore him in 1901 census - a law student - click for census Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 31 October , 2012 Share Posted 31 October , 2012 Second Lieutenant James D O’Neill, Royal Munster Fusiliers, killed in action, was the seventh son of the late Mr and Mrs O’Neill, of Summerville House, Upper Rathmines, and brother of Mr C P O’Neill, Solr., and Chairman of the Pembroke Council. Cheers. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corisande Posted 31 October , 2012 Share Posted 31 October , 2012 And you can get his file at TNA WO 339/50390 And my guess would be that he did a law degree at TCD, where you could dig for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel9 Posted 31 October , 2012 Share Posted 31 October , 2012 Officers or next of kin had to apply for medals so perhaps there was no application made and therefore no medals issued. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 31 October , 2012 Share Posted 31 October , 2012 Was he commissioned from the ranks ?, I've seen cases where the man has a card with the medals on whilst he was still an O.R and a separate card for being an officer but with no medals listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy mcclimonds Posted 31 October , 2012 Share Posted 31 October , 2012 Hi All He is not listed on TCD war memorial nor does his name appear in the Trinity College War List as either attending TCD or as a member of the OTC. He does however get a mention in the regimental history but only in so far as his name is listed along with other officers killed in August 1916. Regards, Tommy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted 1 November , 2012 Author Share Posted 1 November , 2012 Thanks everyone thats very helpful. Regards IanC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorcanONeill Posted 17 March , 2023 Share Posted 17 March , 2023 Thank u guys I was reaserching my great great great uncal and then found this and helped me alot James Dominick O'Neill was him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel9 Posted 18 March , 2023 Share Posted 18 March , 2023 If it is any help to you I believe he is mentioned in the LG 10/12/1915 under the heading ‘The undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants (on probation). Dated 14th December, 1915, unless otherwise stated.’ (p. 12428) James O’Neill, Royal Munster Fusiliers (p. 12429) https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29401/supplement/12429 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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