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Mathew Gibney

Rank Stoker RNR
Service Number S 3348
Born 1 Apr 1896 Drogheda

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Drogheda
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HMS Caroline

Class C class Light Cruiser

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Decorations 1914-15 Star; Victory & British War Medals Enlistment 22 Sep 1914 Next of kin address Drogheda 3 Barrack Lane Ireland Mother Mary Ann Father Frank More info Enrolled in the RNR for 5 years service and mobilised for hostilities (called out by proclamation) on 22 September 1914. 'Nature of service prior to entering Reserve: [left blank]' Embarked HMS Caroline on 4 December 1914. Disembarked from HMS Caroline 28 August 1917. Subsequent service was aboard the drifters Honey Bee and Speedwell III. Was stationed at Le Havre (depot ship Kosmos). For further details see https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/253820-rnr-trawler-section/ Endorsed as a Trimmer. Enrolled in the RNR for a further 5 years service, contract T 3448. Disembarked to Portsmouth RN barracks at Victory Main Gate on 1 April 1919. Demobilised 13 June 1919. Received a war retainer payment, and a June 1919 peace retainer payment for his mobilised service.