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The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 100th (Prince of Wales's Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot and the 109th Regiment of Foot (Bombay Infantry).
Battalions during the Great War 1914-1918.
- 1st Battalion
- 2nd Battalion
- 3rd (Reserve) Battalion
- 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion
- 5th (Extra Reserve) Battalion
- 6th (Service) Battalion
- 7th (Service) Battalion
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Those known to have served with The Leinster Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918.
Select a story link or scroll down to browse those stories hosted on this site.
- Cpt. Alan Brabazon MID (d.8th March 1918) Read their Story.
- Pte. J. Burke (d.10th Jun 1917)
- Pte. William Cahill (d.31st Jul 1917) Read their Story.
- Pte. W. Kinnarney (d.9th Jun 1917)
- Christopher Laffan Read their Story.
The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add,, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch.
Pte. William Cahill 7th Btn. Leinster Regiment (d.31st Jul 1917)
My Great Grandfather, William was born in 1881 and enlisted in Mullingar sometime in 1916. He was killed in action on 31st July 1917 on the first day of 3rd Ypres, whilst on a digging party at Potijze crossroads.He is buried with 9 other personell from the 7th Leinsters who were killed in the same incident. According to the family he was only in the trenches for about 6 months before he met his end. He is buried at Potijze Chateau Lawn Cemetery and his stone includes the epitaph 'He died with a smile his country to save - his memory lives with the true and the brave".
Christopher Laffan Leinster Regiment
I am trying to trace my grandfather's Regiment in the Army from circa 1909-1918. He served in Ranikhet, India. My mother,his daughter, was born there. Her name was Margaret Mary Laffan born February 6 1913. Her mother's name was Annie Laffan, nee Griffin. He served in Ranikhet, India, his daughter, was born there. Her name was Margaret Mary Laffan born February 6 1913. Her mother's name was Annie Laffan, nee Griffin.Editor's Note: Christopher served with the Leinster Regiment. Regiments can be traced from the WW1 Medal Cards, for further information please see our Family History FAQ page
Cpt. Alan Brabazon MID 6th Btn. Leinster Regiment (d.8th March 1918)
Twice Mentioned in Despatches. Son of Thomas and Haddie Brabazon of Churchtown, Co. Westmeath. He died of his wounds and is buried in the Jerusalem Cemetary in Israel.
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