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Murtagh Francis 'Fred' Hennessy

Rank Gunner RMA
Service Number 12255
Born 28/01/1889 Newtown

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HMS Lion

Class Lion-Class Battlecruiser

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Decorations 1914/15 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal Died 31/05/1916 Battle of Jutland Wounded Killed in Action Enlistment 11/05/1908 Next of kin address Westmeath Ireland Thurbolstown Lodge Coole Ireland Mother Margaret Connors Father Arthur Hennessy More info Murtagh Francis Hennessy, known as Fred, was serving in Q turret of HMS Lion when he was killed at the Battle of Jutland. Previous occupation: Groom in employment of Edward F Dease, Thurbolstown House, Coole, Co Carlow, Ireland Enlisted on 11/05/1908 in Belfast 21/07/1910 to 07/05/1912 - Gunner in HMS Swiftsure 04/06/1912 to 31/05/1916 - Gunner in HMS Lion Buried at sea