Specific names mentioned in 10th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers War Diaries

Most of the War Diaries mentions are officers - that was the way things worked in those days. I have extracted individual names by month from when the diaries start on 11 July 1916 for 10th Battalion.

Jul 1916 and Aug 1916

Brereton-Sarry 2nd Lt William Roche . and 50 other ranks in charge of Details at Pirbright Camp - died 16/8/1917 Tyne Cot Memorial
Connolly 2/Lt W.P. and 50 other ranks left for Kilbride Camp. Wounded as Captain 13 Nov 1916
Delany Capt A.S i/c D Company
Grant Lt C.W. and 28 other ranks in isolation to rejoin on release. Wounded, shell shock, back to England Feb 1917
Gratton Esmonde Lt Col L. has been appointed to command 11th Res Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
Guisani 2/Lt proceeded to Dollymount for Lewis Gun course. Killed in Action 13 Nov 1916
Hamilton Capt E.J. i/c C Company
Hora Major P. H. who has been appointed 2nd in command of 11th Res Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
Jenkins 2/Lt proceeded to Dollymount for Lewis Gun course
Mount 2/ Lt W. proceeded to Dollymount for Lewis Gun course.
Ormrod Major L.M. reported his arrival and took over command of A Company later killed 25 Aug 1917 age 28 in Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Scott Murray Capt F.J. promoted to Major and second in command of the battalion
Smith Major E.St George appointed to command 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, promoted Lt/Col

Sep 1916

Darcy 10/26912 Pte M recommended by Lt R S L Cochrane o/c B Coy 13/KRR for gallant devotion to duty.

Oct 1916

Boyd Pte of Lt Mount's missing LG patrol was found as a prisoner of war at Limberg, Germany
Henchy 2/Lt A W complimented on his patrol report by the Brigadier. Later reported as a casualty. Struck off the strength of the battalion on transfer to England, dated 18/10
Jenkins 2/Lt C.E. reported definitely on the tunnel to Redan from enemy line. Later reported as a casualty.
Liddy Sgt returned from the LG party stating that party was bombed by enemy patrol
Mount Lt W.J. reported missing on LG patrol at Redan Crater
Ormrod Major evacuated as being medically unfit

Nov 1916

Allgood 2/Lt joined battalion 4 Nov
Bailey Lt & Adj Lt C Wounded
Barry 2/Lt G reported for duty and were taken on the strength of the battalion
Boyd 2/Lt R shell shock, remained on duty.
Calwell 2/Lt W M Did not go into Ancre action, but was available as reinforcements
Carroll 2/Lt P reported for duty and were taken on the strength of the battalion - died later 8/2/1917 buried at Ancre Memorial, Beaumont Hamel
Close 2/Lt C P Wounded ( died next day on 14/11/1916)
Connolly Capt W P Wounded
Cox 2/Lt J F Wounded
Cross 2/Lt H H Killed in action
Esmonde Capt J L Did not go into Ancre action, but was available as reinforcements
Farrell 2/Lt G S joined battalion 4 Nov. Did not go into Ancre action, but was available as reinforcements
Guisani 2/Lt StJ J Killed in action
Henchy 2/Lt A W struck off the strength of the battalion on transfer to England, dated 18/10
Herriott 2/Lt L A Wounded
Kane 2/Lt M H K Did not go into Ancre action, but was available as reinforcements
Lecky Capt H appointed second in command of battalion. Did not go into Ancre action, but was available as reinforcements
Mansfield 2/Lt H B Killed in action
McCormack Sgt mentioned in battle report. Sgt John J McCormack 27020 was killed 27/2/1917 - Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy
McCusker Lt P J killed in action, previously reported missing on 13 Nov.
McMahon 2/Lt V M joined battalion 4 Nov. Aauthorised to wear the badge of rank of Lt. Wounded remained on duty.
Molony 2/Lt C M Wounded
Muirfield Lt A H Wounded
O'Niell 2/Lt F Killed in action
O'Mally Capt V D arrived today from a course at 4th Army School.
Palmer Capt L S N was evacuated to England and struck off the strength of the battalion, dated 23/10
Phillips Lt commanded a section of 190 Brigade Machine Guns
Powell 2/Lt Frederick William Did not go into Ancre action, but was available as reinforcements. Killed 20/1/1917 age 22 buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery (died of asphyxiation, 2 other officers evacuated for same cause)
Priest Sgt mentioned in battle report. Priest T, Sergeant 25462 later killed 11/2/1917 buried Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont Hamel
Russell 2/Lt T W Killed in action
Scott-Murray Major F.J. transferred to a staff post.
Smith Lt Col E StG commanding 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers returned to England on leave
Sprang Lt Commander mentioned in battle report. Later killed 26/08/1918
Thornton Father mentioned in battle report.
Wilson 2/Lt Alexander Stewart Did not go into Ancre action, but was available as reinforcements.Went on a course at 5 Army School. Later killed 20/4/1917 age 20 On Arras Memorial

Dec 1916

Adams 2/Lt C arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion.
Alyward 26464 Pte J awarded the Military Medal
Armstrong 2/Lt C M arrived 28 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion. Later Killed 8/2/1917 buried Ancre British Cemetery aged 23
Arnold 2/Lt N A reported his arrival 13 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Atchison Lt D proceed on leave 7 Dec to 17 Dec
Atkinson Lt D J arrived 28 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Barry Pte G 2319, from 7th Battalion Royal Leinster Regiment, promoted temp 2/Lt
Boyd Lt R taking on duties of QM in absence of Lt D Atchison.
Browne 25579 L/Cpl B J awarded the Military Medal
Carroll 2/Lt S M M arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Carroll L/Sgt P 1198 , from 7th Battalion Royal Leinster Regiment, promoted temp 2/Lt. Later killed 8/2/1917, buried Ancre British Cemetery. Age 22
Carson 2/Lt W R arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Daniel 2/Lt S R M arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Delany Capt A S 25 Dec arrived from leave
Donagh 2/Lt William arrived 15 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Esmonde Capt J L proceeded on special leave 7 Dec to 14 Dec.25 Dec arrived from leave
Ferguson 2/Lt J E arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion. Killed 20/04/1917 on Arras Memorial
Franklin 2/Lt A J arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Higgins 2/Lt R L arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Inglis 2/Lt C R arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Joyce 27912 Pte H awarded the Military Medal
Leahy Lt D O M evacuated sick to England 27 Nov, was struck off the strength of the battalion.
Lysagt Pte G 23940 was awarded the Military Medal
Malcomson 2/Lt C A reported his arrival 13 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
McCormack 27020 Sgt J awarded the Military Medal. Sgt John J McCormack 27020 was killed 27/2/1917 - Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy
McDonnell Rev C G M was attached to the battalion today
McGrame 2/Lt C G arrived 28 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
McMahon T/2/Lt V M was promoted T/Lt, dated 21/12
Mount Lt W J previously reported missing, is a prisoner in German hands.
O'Connell 26174 L/Cpl awarded the Military Medal
Ormrod Capt (temp Major) L M has been struck off the strength of the battalion.
O'Toole 25501 Pte D awarded the Military Medal
Priest 25462 Sgt T awarded the Military Medal Later Killed 11/2/1917 buried Ancre Memorial
Rice 2/Lt Richard Leo arrived 15 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Scott 2/Lt J W reported his arrival 11 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Singleton 2/Lt H T arrived 8 Dec and was taken on the strength of the battalion
Smith Lt Col E StG arrived from leave11 Dec.
Spratt 26221 Pte E A awarded the Military Medal
Thornton Rev S A L moved away from battalion

Jan 1917

Atkinson, Lt D found unconscious and evacuated wounded for same cause of asphyxiation. He dd not die.
Calwell temp 2nd Lt was confirmed in his rank
Carson, 2nd Lt W R found unconscious and evacuated wounded for same cause of asphyxiation. He did not die.
Cox 2nd Lt J F awarded the MC
Davies, 2nd Lt A D reported and was taken on the strength of the battalion.
Evans Lt D D , RAMC awarded the MC. Returned from leave 14 Jan
Fitzgibbon 2nd Lt G J formerly 4854 G J FITZGIBBON from 8th Royal Munster Fusiliers arrives with battalion
Grant, Lt C W proceeded on leave 11 jan to 21 Jan
Hamilton Capt , RAMC was attached for temp duty to the battalion vice Lt D D EVANS on leave and later returned to 3rd FA on completion of duty as temporary MO vice Lt Evans RAMV
Jenkins, 2nd Lt C E reported his arrival 19 Jan
Julian, 2nd Lt A W returned on duty with the Battalion today, on relinquishing his appointment of Town Major, no2 Area, 190 Infantry Brigade. Then proceeded on leave 11 Jan to 22 Jan. When on the front line he started out from no15 post on patrol, and when they were sniped at and returned, the moon being too bright for patrolling
Lecky Capt assumed temporary command of the battalion vice Lt Col E StG Smith to hospital.(30.12.1916).
McDonnell Chaplain C G was attached to the Battalion for temporary duty.
McMahon, 2nd.Lt V M the MC, then evacuated to England and struck off the strength of the battalion.
Neill 2nd Lt C formerly 577 Sgt C NEILL, South Irish Horse arrives with battalion
Malcomson , 2nd Lt C M proceeded today to HQ FRC and was struck off the strength of the battalion
Powell, 2nd Lt F W was found dead this morning of asphyxiation
Robertson Capt Gordon McMahon reported his arrival, and assumed duty as 2nd in command of the battalion.
Seymour, Major E F E arrived today and assumed command of the battalion. And a few days later was entitled to wear the badge of rank of Lt Col pending approval.
Scott 2nt/Lt J W evacuated to England wounded
Smith Lt Col E StG had been evacuated to England sick on 3 Jan, and was struck off the strength of the battalion.
Thornton, Rev S A L awarded the DSO

Feb 1917

Andrews Lt H E reported his arrival 26 Feb
Armstrong 2nd Lt C M killed in action
Atkinson Lt D J evacuated to England and struck off the strength of the battalion.
Calwell 2nd Lt W M promoted Lt from 14 Nov 1915 (sic)
Carson 2nd Lt W R evacuated to England and struck off the strength of the battalion.
Carroll 2nd Lt P killed on action
Davies 2nd Lt A D returned to the battalion on 7th Feb
Delany Capt A S returned to the battalion on 7th Feb
Dickie 2nd Lt T C reported his arrival 28 Feb
Esmond Capt J L proceeded today to GHQ Intellegence Corps and was struck off the strength of the battalion.
Farrell 2nd Lt G S was evacuated sick to England 31 Jan, and struck off strength of battalion
Fitzgerald 2nd Lt R H reported his arrival 28 Feb
Haddock 2nd Lt H reported his arrival 28 Feb
Hamlet, Lt G T returned to the battalion on 7th Feb and is entitled to wear the badge of rank of Captain - 9.12.16-18-1.17
Henchy 2nd Lt A W was awarded the Military Cross in connection with the Dublin Rising (London Gazette 24 Jan 1917)
Henderson A/RSM JS brought to the notice of the Sec of State in the same connection (this appears to be 14779 John Scott Henderson, who was later commissioned 21 Jun1918 into RASC, from his Medal card)
Higgins 2nd Lt. A strong patrol under him went out in the early morning and advanced as far as Gudgeon Trench. 26 Feb
Julian 2nd Lt A W wounded
Lynch A/RSM C brought to the notice of the Sec of State in the same connection (25573 CSM Christopher Lynch is in London Gazette MID 24 Jan 1917)
McGrane 2nd Lt G J proceeded to the RFC and was struck off the strength of the battalion 14 Feb
Meeham, 2nd Lt J L reported his arrival and was taken on the strength odf the battalion
Neill 2nd Lt C returned to the battalion on 7th Feb
O'Neill 2nd Lt F (Killed in Action) brought to the notice of the Sec of State in the same connection
Ricks 2nd Lt V J reported his arrival 28 Feb
Robertson , G McM was entitled to wear the badge of rank of Major. 18 Jan
Sutcliffe 2nd Lt R S proceeded to Brigade Labour Company Mesnil 2nd in command
Wilson 2nd Lt A half company under him occupied Gudgeon Trench after dark, having started at 5.30pm.

Mar 1917

Anderson 2nd Lt R C arrived and was added to strength of battalion, 24 Mar 1917
Bailey Lt and Adj C returned from England and reported for duty on 16 Mar 1917
Barrett 2nd Lt H taken on the strength of the battalion 12 Mar 1917
Boyd 2nd Lt F E taken on the strength of the battalion 3 Mar 1917
Calwell T/2nd Lt W M relinquishes his position as Acting Adj consequent on the return of Lt C Bailey on 19 Mar 1917
Close 2nd Lt H B taken on the strength of the battalion 3 Mar 1917
Delany Capt A S- struck off the strength of the battalion 7 Mar 1917, sick
Dickie 2nd Lt T C taken on the strength of the battalion 1 Mar 1917
Fitzgerald 2nd Lt A H taken on the strength of the battalion 1 Mar 1917
Grant Lt C W- struck off the strength of the battalion 7 Mar 1917, sick
Haddock 2nd Lt Htaken on the strength of the battalion 1 Mar 1917
Harvey 2nd Lt W J taken on the strength of the battalion 3 Mar 1917
Higgins 2nd Lt R L has been awarded the Military Cross on 23 Mar 1917
Inglis 2nd Lt C N- struck off the strength of the battalion 7 Mar 1917, sick
Julian 2nd Lt A W- struck off the strength of the battalion 7 Mar 1917, wounded
Palmer Capt L S N was struck off the strength of the battalion and attached to the Essex Regt.on 17 Mar 1917
Palmer 2nd Lt S W taken on the strength of the battalion 5 Mar 1917
Ricks 2nd Lt V J taken on the strength of the battalion 1 Mar 1917
Robertson Capt C M has been promoted Acting Major while Second in Command of a battalion, 14 march 1917
Strachan 2nd Lt A N taken on the strength of the battalion 12 Mar 1917
Weir 2nd Lt A M taken on the strength of the battalion 5 Mar 1917
Wilks 2nd Lt J F taken on the strength of the battalion 5 Mar 1917
Wilson Lt T J is entitled to wear the badge of rank of Captain pending approval, 23 Mar 1917
Wood 2nd Lt R F taken on the strength of the battalion 5 Mar 1917

Apr 1917

Ferguson 2nd Lt J S killed 21 April 1917
Hoggart 2nd Lt R L sustained injuries while at bombing practice on 4 Apr 1017
McDonnell Rev to hospital 19 April
Mullett 2nd Lt H A taken on the strength of the battalion 3 Apr 1917
Owen 2nd Lt G taken on the strength of the battalion 3 Apr 1917
Wilson 2nd Lt AS killed 21 April 1917

May 1917

Boyd 2nd Lt F E killed on 20 May 1017
Burrowes 2nd Lt A F taken on the strength of the battalion 4 May 1917
Burrowes 2nd Lt A H wounded in action 23 May
Craddock 2nd Lt C G taken on the strength of the battalion 8 May 1917
Davies 2nd Lt D J taken on the strength of the battalion 8 May 1917
Fitzgerald 2nd Lt R V L having reported for duty on 28 May 1917 is taken on strength and posted to A Company.
Fitzgibbon Lt T J arrives from Lewis Gun course 27 May 1917
Galbraith 2nd Lt H taken on the strength of the battalion 4 May 1917
Griffin 2nd Lt G A taken on the strength of the battalion 8 May 1917
Hamilton Temp. Capt E J to be dismissed the service by sentence of a General Court Martial (24 April)
Julian2 nd Lt A W to be Lt (April 11)
McMahon Lt V M , MC, reported for duty on 18 May 1917
McMahon Lt V M , MC, reported wounded by enemy sniper on 30 May 1917 when in command of working party
O'Malley Capt, awarded the Military Cross
Poulter 2nd Lt T Bwounded in action 22 May
Pringle 2nd Lt W R taken on the strength of the battalion 8 May 1917
Quinn 2nd Lt J Pwounded in action 25 May
Rice Lt R L arrives from 16th I B D on 28 May 1917
Richardson 2nd Lt G E reported for duty on 27 May. Taken on strength and posted to A Company
Weir 2nd Lt A H wounded in action 22 May
Wilson Capt T J granted leave to UK from 31 May to 10 Jun 1917

June 1917

Bourke 2nd Lt E C taken on strength 26 Jun
Feehan 2nd Lt H R taken on strength 23 Jun
Goodbody 2nd Lt J M taken on strength 22 Jun
Hanley 2nd Lt W S proceeded to HQ of RFC for duty and was struck off the strength of the battalion 2 Jun 1917
Hartley 2nd Lt J taken on strength 19 Jun
Inglis 2nd Lt C A taken on strength 22 Jun
Lecky Capt H reported as having proceeded to England and was struck of the strength of the battalion on 7 Jun
McDaniel 2nd Lt J R proceeded to HQ of RFC for duty and was struck off the strength of the battalion 2 Jun 1917
May 2nd Lt J B taken on strength 23 Jun
Nash 2nd Lt N F taken on strength 22 Jun
Poulter 2nd Lt T B (wounded) transfered to England as from 27 May and struck off the strength of the battalion
Rice Lt R L proceeded to 176 Tunnelling Company vice 2nd Lt Sutcliffe on leave 7 Jun
Traverse 2nd Lt H taken on strength 23 Jun
Walsh 2nd Lt J taken on strength 23 Jun

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