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1008 Private Patrick Vesey British Army 7th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers from:Belturbet, Armagh (d.5th Sep 1916) I have recently discovered that my great-granddad, Patrick Vesey, Royal Irish Fusiliers - 7th Battalion. no. 22754 died in the Somme on 5th September 1916 near Combles in France. I have visited Thievpal in France and found his engraving on the missing memorial. I understand from family members that he joined up with the Royal Irish Fusiliers 7th Battalion. 16th division, 49th brig. He enlisted in Armagh, when he was living in the town of Belturbet. I would love to be able to find records of his enlistment, maybe a photo or any documentation on him or his Battalions movements. Additional Information: Patrick Vestry, 22754, Private, 7th Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers, date of death 5th of September 1916 Prior to enlisting he was employed as a Porter on the G.N.R. (Ireland) Private Vestry has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. His name is on the G.N.R. Roll of Honour in Connolly Station (formerly Amien Street) Dublin and Central Station Belfast. An image of it can be seen on this link. Ken Switzer Reply Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**