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James Burns c 1899 Ireland

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Potty

Potty Report 15 Nov 2015 15:05

So, were those the correct death and marriage?

If he was born 1898, he would only have been 15 in 1914 and 18 when the war ended in 1918, so, unless he lied about his age, he couldn't have served in WW1.

Vivien

Vivien Report 15 Nov 2015 16:02

Yes they are. As for age.. well one of my great uncles on father's side was killed in 1916 in France. We have all his records. He volunteered. He was just 16 when he died. They did lie. Services turned a blind eye apparently.

Potty

Potty Report 16 Nov 2015 12:14

My maths was a bit out - he would have been 18 in 1916, so could have served.