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11359   Private Patrick Mulgrew
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 17/10/2021
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment (British Army)
Date Of Birth: 10/08/1872
Died: 10/10/1918 (Died)
Age: 46
Summary      
Patrick Mulgrew was the son of James and Jane Mulgrew. He was born on 10th August 1872 in Ballygawley, County Tyrone. He later went to live in Port Glasgow, Scotland. He was married. Private Patrick Mulgrew was serving with the 4th Battalion of the King's (Liverpool Regiment) when he died on 10 October 1918 in France. The CWGC
Further Information
Patrick Mulgrew was the son of James and Jane Mulgrew. James Mulgrew and Jane Hughes were married on 13th February 1872 in the district of Dungannon.
Patrick Mulgrew was born on 10th August 1872 in Ballygawley, County Tyrone. GRONI records suggest he may have been a only child.
Known family: James Mulgrew, Jane Mulgrew, Patrick Mulgrew (born 10th August 1872)
Patrick Mulgrew enlisted in Greenock, Renfrew. He was living in Glasgow at the time.
Medal card
Private Patrick Mulgrew arrived in France with the Liverpool Regiment on 4th March 1915.
Private Patrick Mulgrew was serving with the 4th Battalion of the King's (Liverpool Regiment) when he died on 10 October 1918 in France. He was 45 years old.
Last Will and Testament
In his will, he left all to his wife Mary, who was living at 27 Scott's Lane, Port Glasgow.
Last Will and Testament of Private Patrick Mulgrew:
In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property and effects to my wife, Mary Mulgrew, 27 Scot Lane, Port Glasgow, Scotland.
Memorials
Private Patrick Mulgrew is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.
Patrick is commemorated on the Port Glasgow War Memorial in Scotland. The Port Glasgow war memorial is a freestone cenotaph which stands at the traffic lights on the junction of Fore Street.
The CWGC describes Patrick as the husband of Mary Mayes Mulgrew of 27 Scott's Lane, Port Glasgow.
Private Patrick Mulgrew is listed on page 64 of the Ballygawley War Dead book.
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Relevant Dungannon Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Ballygawley Ballygawley Born in Ballygawley 54.461283 -7.029326
GRONI References
TYPE - B:Birth M:Marriage D:Death | GRONI | SIBLING: brother or sister | NOTES: spelling inconsistencies, etc.
Date Type Surname First name Relationship GRONI Ref Notes
13/02/1872 M Hughes Jane Parent M/1872/T1/2566/3/7b
13/02/1872 M Mulgrew James Parent M/1872/T1/2566/3/7a
10/08/1872 B Mulgrew Patrick Casualty U/1872/102/1026/3/277
References and Links
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1 FindAGrave.com Photo of Private Patrick Mulgrew's grave
2 Forum Discussion (SMRG) Patrick Mulgrew listed on Port Glasgow War Memorial
3 National Archives of Ireland Last Will and Testament of Private Patrick Mulgrew
4 National Archives UK Medal card of Patrick Mulgrew can be purchased here
5 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Patrick Mulgrew's gravestone can be purchased here
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