24999 Private John Brennan.
The Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
5th Battalion.
Son of Mrs. Ellen Brennan, of 51, Bride Street, Dublin.
Birth
John Joseph Brennan, son of Patrick Brennan and Ellen Brennan, formerly Kennedy, was born on 13 April 1889, at 40 Bride Street, Dublin.
His father was a Slater
His birth was registered on 15 May 1889 by Eliza Dobbyn of 40 Bride Street.
Cemetery Record
John Brennan, aged 28, a Soldier, single, from 51 Bride Street, died on 1 February 1916, buried on 7 February 1916. The funeral and burial arrangements were made by James Brennan.
his name is included on
Deansgrange Cemetery War Memorial
The information below has been provided by
R. Kennedy
John Brennan Died February 1, 1918, at Home [I think "Home" means anywhere in the United Kingdom of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) & Ireland].
John Brennan Died in Glencorse [There's a British Army Barracks in Glencorse, Scotland]/ Cause of Death= Accidentally Killed by Motor Bus/ Authorised To= Margaret Casey (she's listed in John's Military Will as a "friend") & Mother Ellen.
Private John Brennan (#24999) - World War 1 Service Medals Awarded= British War Medal; Victory Medal.
Informal Will of John Joseph Brennan from Military Records:
W.O. NO.: E/ 503002/1
Record No. 395/665992 18/19
Domicile: Irish
The enclosed document dated: 26 August 1916
and signed: J. Brennan
Name: John Brennan
Regtl No. [Regimental Number] & Rank: 24999 PVT [Private]
Regt. [Regiment]: 5th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Died at: Glencorse
Date of Death: 1-2-18 [1st day of February 1918]
War Office
Date: 29/11/18 [29th day of November 1918]
Signed: J. Daley, for the Assistant Financial Secretary
Statement of Will:
24999 PVT [Private] Brennan J.
24999 R. D. F. [ Royal Dublin Fusiliers]
"In the event of my death I give 5 [pounds] to my friend Miss M. Casey No. [Number] 2 Wood Street, Dublin. I give 5 [pounds] to my sister Miss Mary Brennan, 51 Bride Street, Dublin, and I give the remaining part of my property to my mother, Mrs. Ellen Brennan, 51 Bride Street, Dublin."
Signature: J. Brennan
Rank & Regiment: PVT [Private] 24999 5th RDF [Royal Dublin Fusiliers]
Date: 26th August 1916
John Brennan is buried in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin, with his mother Ellen and sister Mary.
The Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
5th Battalion.
Son of Mrs. Ellen Brennan, of 51, Bride Street, Dublin.
Birth
John Joseph Brennan, son of Patrick Brennan and Ellen Brennan, formerly Kennedy, was born on 13 April 1889, at 40 Bride Street, Dublin.
His father was a Slater
His birth was registered on 15 May 1889 by Eliza Dobbyn of 40 Bride Street.
Cemetery Record
John Brennan, aged 28, a Soldier, single, from 51 Bride Street, died on 1 February 1916, buried on 7 February 1916. The funeral and burial arrangements were made by James Brennan.
his name is included on
Deansgrange Cemetery War Memorial
The information below has been provided by
R. Kennedy
John Brennan Died February 1, 1918, at Home [I think "Home" means anywhere in the United Kingdom of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) & Ireland].
John Brennan Died in Glencorse [There's a British Army Barracks in Glencorse, Scotland]/ Cause of Death= Accidentally Killed by Motor Bus/ Authorised To= Margaret Casey (she's listed in John's Military Will as a "friend") & Mother Ellen.
Private John Brennan (#24999) - World War 1 Service Medals Awarded= British War Medal; Victory Medal.
Informal Will of John Joseph Brennan from Military Records:
W.O. NO.: E/ 503002/1
Record No. 395/665992 18/19
Domicile: Irish
The enclosed document dated: 26 August 1916
and signed: J. Brennan
Name: John Brennan
Regtl No. [Regimental Number] & Rank: 24999 PVT [Private]
Regt. [Regiment]: 5th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Died at: Glencorse
Date of Death: 1-2-18 [1st day of February 1918]
War Office
Date: 29/11/18 [29th day of November 1918]
Signed: J. Daley, for the Assistant Financial Secretary
Statement of Will:
24999 PVT [Private] Brennan J.
24999 R. D. F. [ Royal Dublin Fusiliers]
"In the event of my death I give 5 [pounds] to my friend Miss M. Casey No. [Number] 2 Wood Street, Dublin. I give 5 [pounds] to my sister Miss Mary Brennan, 51 Bride Street, Dublin, and I give the remaining part of my property to my mother, Mrs. Ellen Brennan, 51 Bride Street, Dublin."
Signature: J. Brennan
Rank & Regiment: PVT [Private] 24999 5th RDF [Royal Dublin Fusiliers]
Date: 26th August 1916
John Brennan is buried in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin, with his mother Ellen and sister Mary.
24999 Private John Brennan.
The Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
5th Battalion.
Son of Mrs. Ellen Brennan, of 51, Bride Street, Dublin.
Birth
John Joseph Brennan, son of Patrick Brennan and Ellen Brennan, formerly Kennedy, was born on 13 April 1889, at 40 Bride Street, Dublin.
His father was a Slater
His birth was registered on 15 May 1889 by Eliza Dobbyn of 40 Bride Street.
Cemetery Record
John Brennan, aged 28, a Soldier, single, from 51 Bride Street, died on 1 February 1916, buried on 7 February 1916. The funeral and burial arrangements were made by James Brennan.
his name is included on
Deansgrange Cemetery War Memorial
The information below has been provided by
R. Kennedy
John Brennan Died February 1, 1918, at Home [I think "Home" means anywhere in the United Kingdom of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) & Ireland].
John Brennan Died in Glencorse [There's a British Army Barracks in Glencorse, Scotland]/ Cause of Death= Accidentally Killed by Motor Bus/ Authorised To= Margaret Casey (she's listed in John's Military Will as a "friend") & Mother Ellen.
Private John Brennan (#24999) - World War 1 Service Medals Awarded= British War Medal; Victory Medal.
Informal Will of John Joseph Brennan from Military Records:
W.O. NO.: E/ 503002/1
Record No. 395/665992 18/19
Domicile: Irish
The enclosed document dated: 26 August 1916
and signed: J. Brennan
Name: John Brennan
Regtl No. [Regimental Number] & Rank: 24999 PVT [Private]
Regt. [Regiment]: 5th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Died at: Glencorse
Date of Death: 1-2-18 [1st day of February 1918]
War Office
Date: 29/11/18 [29th day of November 1918]
Signed: J. Daley, for the Assistant Financial Secretary
Statement of Will:
24999 PVT [Private] Brennan J.
24999 R. D. F. [ Royal Dublin Fusiliers]
"In the event of my death I give 5 [pounds] to my friend Miss M. Casey No. [Number] 2 Wood Street, Dublin. I give 5 [pounds] to my sister Miss Mary Brennan, 51 Bride Street, Dublin, and I give the remaining part of my property to my mother, Mrs. Ellen Brennan, 51 Bride Street, Dublin."
Signature: J. Brennan
Rank & Regiment: PVT [Private] 24999 5th RDF [Royal Dublin Fusiliers]
Date: 26th August 1916
John Brennan is buried in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin, with his mother Ellen and sister Mary.
The Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
5th Battalion.
Son of Mrs. Ellen Brennan, of 51, Bride Street, Dublin.
Birth
John Joseph Brennan, son of Patrick Brennan and Ellen Brennan, formerly Kennedy, was born on 13 April 1889, at 40 Bride Street, Dublin.
His father was a Slater
His birth was registered on 15 May 1889 by Eliza Dobbyn of 40 Bride Street.
Cemetery Record
John Brennan, aged 28, a Soldier, single, from 51 Bride Street, died on 1 February 1916, buried on 7 February 1916. The funeral and burial arrangements were made by James Brennan.
his name is included on
Deansgrange Cemetery War Memorial
The information below has been provided by
R. Kennedy
John Brennan Died February 1, 1918, at Home [I think "Home" means anywhere in the United Kingdom of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) & Ireland].
John Brennan Died in Glencorse [There's a British Army Barracks in Glencorse, Scotland]/ Cause of Death= Accidentally Killed by Motor Bus/ Authorised To= Margaret Casey (she's listed in John's Military Will as a "friend") & Mother Ellen.
Private John Brennan (#24999) - World War 1 Service Medals Awarded= British War Medal; Victory Medal.
Informal Will of John Joseph Brennan from Military Records:
W.O. NO.: E/ 503002/1
Record No. 395/665992 18/19
Domicile: Irish
The enclosed document dated: 26 August 1916
and signed: J. Brennan
Name: John Brennan
Regtl No. [Regimental Number] & Rank: 24999 PVT [Private]
Regt. [Regiment]: 5th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Died at: Glencorse
Date of Death: 1-2-18 [1st day of February 1918]
War Office
Date: 29/11/18 [29th day of November 1918]
Signed: J. Daley, for the Assistant Financial Secretary
Statement of Will:
24999 PVT [Private] Brennan J.
24999 R. D. F. [ Royal Dublin Fusiliers]
"In the event of my death I give 5 [pounds] to my friend Miss M. Casey No. [Number] 2 Wood Street, Dublin. I give 5 [pounds] to my sister Miss Mary Brennan, 51 Bride Street, Dublin, and I give the remaining part of my property to my mother, Mrs. Ellen Brennan, 51 Bride Street, Dublin."
Signature: J. Brennan
Rank & Regiment: PVT [Private] 24999 5th RDF [Royal Dublin Fusiliers]
Date: 26th August 1916
John Brennan is buried in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin, with his mother Ellen and sister Mary.
Gravesite Details
James Brennan (son of Patrick Brennan & Ellen Kennedy) Purchased Grave W. P2. 10. when his sister Mary died and she was the first person to be buried there in 1916, followed by John in 1918, and Ellen in 1939.
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