227755 Sgt. Daniel Joseph O'Mahony Royal Irish Rifles, Connaught Rangers 1/Gr. Bn. R. Ir. Rifs. G/1085 Sgt. from:Cork City, Ireland Researching my family tree and discovered this info about my Great Great Grandfather Joseph O'Mahon(e)y. Irish Rifles/Connaught Rangers - 1. Queens South Africa Medal - Bore War First Campaign. 2. Kings South Africa Medal - Bore War Second campaign. - Connaught Rangers - Reenlisted on 05 Sept 1914 to 13 Jan 1916 and was appointed Sargent and was posted to India in 1916 as part of the 1st Garrison Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles. Was awarded the British War Medal in 1919.
I am confused as to the connection between the Connaught Rangers and the Royal Irish Rifles. I cannot find any info on his time in India?? In South Africa he earned clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights and Relief of Ladysmith.
believe he contacted malaria in India and subsequently earned a honorable discharge. I have paperwork and documents to back up all the above. I would love any photos or copies of any documents that you may have on Joseph or his battalion.
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