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L/Cpl. Fred Breed
British Army 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles
from:Morley, West Yorkshire
(d.23th Oct 1918)
Up to entering the Army Fred Breed was employed as a willeyer at Grove “Bantam” Mills. As a boy and youth he attended the Salvation Army Sunday School, and received prizes for regular attendance, and up to the time of joining H.M. Forces he was a member of the Morley Baptist Brotherhood. Alan Snowden has an ink well and pen and under it has an engraving “Fred died 23-Oct-1918”; this was one of his prizes.
Fred Breed joined up on the 6th April 1916, under the Conscription Act. His record suggests he enlisted in Pontefract and was originally assigned to the D.L.I number 26493; later he was transferred to the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 1st Battalion. Fred was conscripted but his younger brother, Willie had enlisted months earlier. Judging by Fred’s religious beliefs he may have been opposed to war, hence why he was conscripted.
Fred was deployed to France November 1916. In April 1917 he was wounded with a gunshot wound in the arm, and was brought to England to one of the military hospitals in the South. After recovery he was re-deployed back to the Western European front. There is conflicting information on Fred’s rank and cause of death, ancestry.co.uk, CWGC, and medal records suggest his rank was a Private and he died from wounds. The Scottish National War Memorial suggests his rank was Lance Corporal. The latter would be consistent as there is a ‘Roll of Honour’ newspaper article from The Morley Observer November 1918 that lists Fred as a Lance Corporal. All other information in the article is consistent, such as address 6 Gillroyd Place, mothers name Mrs. Eliza Breed, regiment 1st Scottish Rifles, date of death 23 Oct 1918.
Here is the text from the newspaper article:- "Lance-Corpl. Fred Breed. News has been received of the death in France, from pneumonia on October 23rd last, of Lance-Corpl. Fred Breed of the Scottish Rifles, aged 26 (?), son of Mrs. Eliza Breed, of 6, Gillroyd Place, Morley. A Church of England Chaplain, Mr. (Rev) J. G. Thornton, has written to Mrs. Breed as follows: “26-10-18 Dear Madam, - I write to offer my deepest sympathy with you in the death of your son, Lance-Corpl. Breed, 1st Scottish Rifles. He was admitted to hospital suffering from pneumonia. All possible efforts were made to save his life and make him comfortable, but I regret to say that he passed away on the 23rd inst. I buried his body in the military cemetery here. His grave is marked with a cross and will be cared for. I feel sorry for you in your great bereavement. If out of this great war comes a new peace and brotherhood between the nations then your son will not have laid down his life in vain. May God help you to see this and strengthen you to bear bravely the great sacrifice you have made for your country. Yours in sympathy.” Lance-Corpl. Breed joined up on the 6th April 1916, and went out to France two years ago this month. He was wounded in April, 1917 (a gunshot wound in the arm), and was brought to England to one of the military hospitals in the south. Up to entering the Army he was employed as a willeyer at Grove “Bantam” Mills. As a boy and youth he attended the Salvation Army Sunday School, and received prizes for regular attendance, and up to the time of joining H.M. Forces he was a member of the Morley Baptist Brotherhood."
Rev J. G. Thornton was part of the Casualty Clearing Station (CCS) No. 18 and it is likely Fred died in a field hospital and the CCS used the cemeteries. Fred is buried at the Commonwealth War Grave Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Picardie, France.
It is not known if Fred had any children, he may have been married to Mavis. There is a photo of him with Mavis taken prior to his deployment. The photo was taken in Queen Street, Morley. Fred’s great great grandnephew, Danyal, visits the Morley War Memorial once a month.
Pte. Henry Charles Breeden
British Army 13th (Kensington) Battalion London Regiment
from:Leytonstone
(d.19th Jan 1917)
My great uncle Henry Breeden came from a large family from Leytonstone in Essex. He was part of the family business before the First World War working as a cricket bat maker. The family had a sports shop on Leyton High Road.
Henry was serving in the 13th Kensington Battalion London Regiment, when he was killed in action in France on the 19th January 1917. He is buried in Pont-Du-Hem military cemetery, La Gorgue, Northern France.
Pte. Edward Breen
British Army 2nd Garrison Battalion Royal Irish Regiment
from:Dublin
(d.4th Oct 1917)
Pte Edward Breen was born in Dublin and was the husband of Mary Breen, of 4, Willson's Cottages, Frederick St., Dublin. He served with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and the Royal Irish Regiment, 2nd Garrison Battalion. He died of wounds at home in Dublin in October 1917, and is buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery, County Dublin, Ireland.
Cpl. James Breen
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
from:Gorcy, Co. Wexford
(d.6th Jun 1917)
James Breen was born in Dublin and enlisted in London. He served with the Royal Irish Rifles 2nd Battalion and died of wounds in June 1917.
Pte. John Breen
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford
(d.3rd Mar 1917)
My granduncle, John Breen, as far as I know he joined up at age 15 in 1905/6. with the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. He served until Oct or Nov 1916 when he joined or was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fuseliers. He was wounded in action at Sailly Saillsel, France (near Amiens) on the 28th or 29th of Feb 1917. He was transferred to dressing station at Meaulte, France where he died on the 3rd March 1917. He is buried in Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, France.
Has anyone any info on this battle or any ancestors who were treated at the dressing station at Meaulte or buried in the nearby cemetery?
Sgt. John Breen
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Munster Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.30th Sep 1918)
John Breen was the son of Anne Cole (formerly Breen) and the late Richard Breen and husband of Hannah Norah Breen, of 41, Harrington St., South Circular Rd., Dublin. He Enlisted Wrexham, Denbighshire with the Lancers Of The Line. John was killed in action in France age 28 and buried in Anneux British Cemetery.
L/Cpl. Patrick Breen
British Army 8th Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.27th Apr 1916)
Patrick Breen, husband of Bridget Breen, of 4 Julian Place, North Wall, Dublin, was born in Dublin and also enlisted there. Before the war he worked for Guinness in the Cooperage Department. Patrick Breen was aged 27 when he was killed in action in France, and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas De Calais, France.
Mjr. Thomas Francis Pennefather Breen
British Army 142nd Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps
from:London
(d.18th Sep 1918)
Thomas Francis Pennefather Breen was born in Dublin the son of Inspector General Breen, Royal Navy, and Mrs. Breen, of 19, St. George's Court, Gloucester Rd., Kensington, London. He served with the Royal Army Medical Corps, 142nd Field Ambulance. He was killed in action in France in September 1918 aged 28 and is buried in Morchies Australian Cemetery. He is commemorated in a memorial at St. Mary's, RC, Haddington Road, Dublin.
Pte. William Breen
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.26th Mar 1915)
William Breen, son of Mrs B. Breen, of 42, Coombe, Dublin, was born in Dublin and also enlisted there. He was killed in action in Flanders, and is buried in Ration Farm (La Plus Douve) Annexe.
John Stephen Breeze
British Army 4th (Denbighshire) Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers
from:Rhosllanerchrugog
(d.3rd April 1915)
Dvr. Francis Bregan
British Army Royal Field Artillery
from:Dublin
(d.27th Apr 1916)
Francis Bregan served with the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery. He died in Mesopotamia in April 1916.
Dvr. Francis Bregan
British Army Royal Field Artillery
from:Dublin
(d.27th Apr 1916)
Francis Bregan served with the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery and died in Mesopotamia in April 1916.
Gnr. James Bregan
British Army Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery
from:Dublin
(d.13th Jan 1917)
James Bregan served with the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery. He was killed in action in January 1917.
Pte. Paul Bregan
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Munster Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.21st Aug 1915)
Paul Bregan was born in St. Johns, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, lived in Dublin and enlisted in Tralee, Co. Kerry He served with the Royal Munster Fusiliers 1st Battalion and was killed in action at Gallipoli in August 1915.
Able Sea. Alexander Brennan
Royal Navy HMS Pheasant
from:Dublin
(d.1st March 1917)
Alexander Brennan was the son of Edward and Elizabeth Brennan, of 4, Crescent Place, Clontarf, Dublin. He served with the Royal Nay on HMS Pheasant and was killed by a mine explosion off the Orkneys in March 1917 aged 22. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
Pte. Benjamin Brennan
British Army 9th Btn. Rifle Brigade
(d.26th January 1916)
This is a story handed down in the family. My great Uncle Ben Brennan was wounded and left on the battlefield. My grandad John Brennan, also in The Rifle Brigade, was told his brother was wounded and went onto the battlefield and carried his younger brother to the field hospital, but sadly Ben died from his wounds. Ben was just 22 years old.
Pte. Charles Brennan
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:12 Great Longford Street, Dublin
(d.13th May 1918)
Charles Brennan was born in Dublin, and was living at 12 Great Longford Street, Dublin, with his wife Josephine when he enlisted there. Private Brennan died of wounds a few weeks after taking part in the Battle of Lys, and is buried in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, France.
Pte. Christopher Brennan
British Army 8th Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.24th Oct 1916)
Christopher Brennan was born in Dublin and also enlisted there. He was wounded in France fighting the Battle of Ginchy, and was sent back to Britain to recover in a Bradford hospital. Sadly, Private Brennan died from his wounds on October 24th 1916. He is buried and commemorated in Bradford (Scholemoor) Cemetery in Yorkshire.
Pte. Christopher Brennan
British Army 8th Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.24th Oct 1916)
Christopher Brennan served with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers 8th Battalion. He died of wounds in October 1916.
Pte. Christopher Brennan
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.1st Jul 1916)
Christopher Brennan enlisted in Glasgow. He served with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers 1st Battalion and was killed in action in July 1916.
Pte. Christopher Brennan
British Army 1st Btn. Irish Guards
from:Dublin
(d.1st Feb 1915)
Christopher Brennan served with the Irish Guards 1st Battalion and died of wounds in February 1915.
Rflm. Eugene Brennan
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
from:Dublin
(d.12th Mar 1915)
Eugene Brennan was the son of Elizabeth Brennan, of 24, Ushers Island, Dublin. He served with the Royal Irish Rifles 1st Battalion and was killed in action in France in March 1915 aged 22. He is commemorated on Le Touret Memorial.
Pte. Francis A. Brennan
British Army 10th Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.24th Apr 1916)
Francis Brennan was the son of C. and E. Brennan, of 24, Ushers Island, Dublin. He served with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers 10th Battalion. He died of wounds at home in April 1916, and is buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery, County Dublin, Ireland
Pte. Henry Joseph Brennan
British Army 20th Battalion Middlesex Regiment
from:Jarrow
(d.11th May 1918)
Henry Joseph Brennan Died aged 18 on Saturday 11th May 1918 whilst serving with the 20th Battalion Middlesex Regiment. He was the son of Michael and Sarah Agnes Brennan of 29 Field Terrace Jarrow. Born Jarrow in 1900, on the 1911 census he is listed as Henry Joseph Brennan age 11 at School living with his parents Michael and Sarah Agnes Brennan and family at 43 Harold Street, Jarrow. He enlisted in Farnborough Hampshire.
Henry is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial.
Sgt. Henry Peter Brennan
British Army 7th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.30th Apr 1916)
Henry Brennan was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brennan, of 3, De Burgh Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin. He served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 7th Battalion. He died of wounds in April 1916 aged 24 and is buried in Le Treport Military Cemetery, France.
Cpl. James Patrick Brennan
US Army 8th Company 55th Artillery Regiment
from:Rhue, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, Ireland
My paternal grand father, James Patrick Brennan (1886-1968) enlisted in the US Army at Fort Andrews, MA. His military service lasted from 29 Aug 1917 to 18 Feb 1919. He was promoted from PFC to Corporal on 22 Aug 1918. He was honourably discharged at Camp Devens MA.
He served in France with the American Expeditionary Force from 23 Sept 1918 to 4 Feb 1919. He was a member of the 8th Company, (formerly the 29th Company, NG. of the Coastal Defences of Boston), of the 55th Artillery Regiment, which provided support to the US III and V armies in France during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (29 Sep - 11 Nov 1918). According to his family, after the War he suffered from shell shock or what would now be described as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Prior to his enlistment, he had worked as a motorman for the Boston Elevated Railway out of the Grove and Milk Street Railway Stations. He returned to Ireland in 1920, married and settled down in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo farming a small holding until his death on 8th May 1968.
Fireman & Trimmer. James Joseph Brennan
Mercantile Marine SS Moeris
(d.30th Jun 1916 )
Fireman and Trimmer James Joseph Brennan was born in Dublin. He was the son of James and Esther Brennan; and the husband of Mary Brennan (nee Callanan). He served with the Mercantile Marine on the SS Moeris (Liverpool), and drowned as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine in June 1916, aged 32.
He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial in London.
Pte. James Brennan
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:Dublin
(d.16th Aug 1917)
James Brennan served with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers 2nd Battalion He was killed in action in August 1917.
Rflm. James Brennan
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
from:Dublin
(d.7th July 1916)
James Brennan was the son of William and Elizabeth Brennan, of 15, Richmond Place, Portobello Bridge. Dublin. He served with the Royal Irish Rifles, 2nd Battalion and was killed in action in July 1916 aged 19. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial in France
Pte. James Brennan
British Army 7th Btn. Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
from:Dublin
(d.28th May 1917)
James Brennan served with the 5th Lancers and subsequently with the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, 7th Battalion. He died of wounds in May 1917.
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