Organizer
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Western Front Association (Dublin Branch)
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Phone
+353 (01) 895 8831 -
Email
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The Western Front Association (The WFA) was formed with the purpose of furthering interest in First World War of 1914-1918. We also aim to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of all those who served their countries on all sides, across all theatres and fronts, on land, at sea and in the air and at home, during the Great War.
Location
- 138 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. D02 HE37
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Dublin City’s Pearse Street Library was built in 1909 with the financial support of American millionaire Andrew Carnegie. Today it features a public library downstairs and a special study library upstairs. It is a place where visitors can trace their family trees or look up the history of their area. Another feature is the stone head of Admiral Horatio Nelson; Nelson’s Pillar on O’Connell Street was blown up in 1966, and the head of the statue was saved.
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Lecture: ‘KNOWN UNTO GOD’
‘KNOWN UNTO GOD’
WW 1 Burial in Holmpatrick Cemetery Skerries
By
David Grundy
David’s talk will present his research and probable identification of a WW 1 Royal Navy sailor who was buried during 1918 in a CWGC ‘Known unto God‘ grave in Holmpatrick Cemetery Skerries.
David grew up in the Sandymount suburb of Dublin close to the Irish Sailors and Soldiers disabled veterans houses on Seafort Gardens and from a young age had an awareness and an interest in WW 1.
Since 1971 he has lived in Skerries, he is married and a father to three adult sons and with two grandsons. He retired as Safety Manager with ESB Telecoms but with a career background in electronics and telecommunications.
Doors Open At 13.40 For A 14.00 Start.
Members And Non-Members Of The Western Front Association Are Equally Welcome.
Any New Visitors Are Guaranteed A Friendly Atmosphere And A Warm Welcome From A Group Of Like-Minded Enthusiasts.
While Entry Is Free, We Would Welcome A Donation Of 3 Euro To Help Cover Our Costs.
