2738 Private Michael Daniel Biggane.
The Canadian Army Service Corps.
He was onboard the Royal Mail Ship "Leinster" which was sunk by torpedoes fired from a German Submarine, whilst enroute from Kingstown [now Dun Laoghaire], Co. Dublin, to Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales, on the morning of 10 October 1918.
In the 1911 census of Ireland, the Biggane family were living at Bunmahon, Co. Waterford.
Michael D. Biggane was 16 years old, son of Patrick and Margaret Biggane, of Bunmahon town.
He was the fourth eldest of the 8 children living at home.
His father was a Constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army on 22 January 1915, at Toronto, Canada.
He stated that he was born on 6th October 1893, at Stradbally, Co. Waterford, Ireland.
His apparent age was 21 years and 5 months.
He named Patrick Biggane of Bunmahon, Co. Waterford, as his father.
He was a Chauffeur, and was not married.
He was 5'10" high, and had black hair, and gray eyes.
His Collar bone on the left side had been broken previously.
He may have mis-stated his age.
The birth of Michael Daniel Biggane, on 6 November 1894, at Stradbally, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, son of Patrick Biggane and Margaret Biggane, formerly Doocey, was registered in Kilmacthomas district, Co. Waterford, on 16 November 1894, by his father.
His name is included in
R.M.S. Leinster Casualties A - H
The Canadian Army Service Corps.
He was onboard the Royal Mail Ship "Leinster" which was sunk by torpedoes fired from a German Submarine, whilst enroute from Kingstown [now Dun Laoghaire], Co. Dublin, to Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales, on the morning of 10 October 1918.
In the 1911 census of Ireland, the Biggane family were living at Bunmahon, Co. Waterford.
Michael D. Biggane was 16 years old, son of Patrick and Margaret Biggane, of Bunmahon town.
He was the fourth eldest of the 8 children living at home.
His father was a Constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army on 22 January 1915, at Toronto, Canada.
He stated that he was born on 6th October 1893, at Stradbally, Co. Waterford, Ireland.
His apparent age was 21 years and 5 months.
He named Patrick Biggane of Bunmahon, Co. Waterford, as his father.
He was a Chauffeur, and was not married.
He was 5'10" high, and had black hair, and gray eyes.
His Collar bone on the left side had been broken previously.
He may have mis-stated his age.
The birth of Michael Daniel Biggane, on 6 November 1894, at Stradbally, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, son of Patrick Biggane and Margaret Biggane, formerly Doocey, was registered in Kilmacthomas district, Co. Waterford, on 16 November 1894, by his father.
His name is included in
R.M.S. Leinster Casualties A - H
2738 Private Michael Daniel Biggane.
The Canadian Army Service Corps.
He was onboard the Royal Mail Ship "Leinster" which was sunk by torpedoes fired from a German Submarine, whilst enroute from Kingstown [now Dun Laoghaire], Co. Dublin, to Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales, on the morning of 10 October 1918.
In the 1911 census of Ireland, the Biggane family were living at Bunmahon, Co. Waterford.
Michael D. Biggane was 16 years old, son of Patrick and Margaret Biggane, of Bunmahon town.
He was the fourth eldest of the 8 children living at home.
His father was a Constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army on 22 January 1915, at Toronto, Canada.
He stated that he was born on 6th October 1893, at Stradbally, Co. Waterford, Ireland.
His apparent age was 21 years and 5 months.
He named Patrick Biggane of Bunmahon, Co. Waterford, as his father.
He was a Chauffeur, and was not married.
He was 5'10" high, and had black hair, and gray eyes.
His Collar bone on the left side had been broken previously.
He may have mis-stated his age.
The birth of Michael Daniel Biggane, on 6 November 1894, at Stradbally, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, son of Patrick Biggane and Margaret Biggane, formerly Doocey, was registered in Kilmacthomas district, Co. Waterford, on 16 November 1894, by his father.
His name is included in
R.M.S. Leinster Casualties A - H
The Canadian Army Service Corps.
He was onboard the Royal Mail Ship "Leinster" which was sunk by torpedoes fired from a German Submarine, whilst enroute from Kingstown [now Dun Laoghaire], Co. Dublin, to Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales, on the morning of 10 October 1918.
In the 1911 census of Ireland, the Biggane family were living at Bunmahon, Co. Waterford.
Michael D. Biggane was 16 years old, son of Patrick and Margaret Biggane, of Bunmahon town.
He was the fourth eldest of the 8 children living at home.
His father was a Constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army on 22 January 1915, at Toronto, Canada.
He stated that he was born on 6th October 1893, at Stradbally, Co. Waterford, Ireland.
His apparent age was 21 years and 5 months.
He named Patrick Biggane of Bunmahon, Co. Waterford, as his father.
He was a Chauffeur, and was not married.
He was 5'10" high, and had black hair, and gray eyes.
His Collar bone on the left side had been broken previously.
He may have mis-stated his age.
The birth of Michael Daniel Biggane, on 6 November 1894, at Stradbally, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, son of Patrick Biggane and Margaret Biggane, formerly Doocey, was registered in Kilmacthomas district, Co. Waterford, on 16 November 1894, by his father.
His name is included in
R.M.S. Leinster Casualties A - H
Inscription
In Loving Memory of
Pte M.D. BIGGANE C.E.F.
lost on S.S. Leinster
10th November 1918
FRANCES BIGGANE
died 27th July 1921
also Parents
PATRICK BIGGANE
died 2nd September 1924
MARGARET BIGGANE
died 5th February 1930
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