Dates:
1914-12-23-1915-01-29 — 1914-12-23
Type/Formats:
Text — Diaries
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Gleeson, Francis A., Father
Abstract:
Handwritten diary of events of World War I, written while Gleeson was based at Bethune, France. It contains details of his ministry, as well as details of military events and life at the Front.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Gleeson, Francis A., Father — McEvoy, Mary
Abstract:
Letter to Fr. Gleeson from Mary McEvoy, 12 South View, Chester Street, Durham, England. Her mother was happy to know that Private (T. or J.?) McEvoy received communion before he went missing in action. The McEvoy family have learned of the death of another brother, who was also at war. They are... [ … ]
Dates:
1914-1915 — 1914
Type/Formats:
Text — Registers (lists)
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Gleeson, Francis A., Father
Abstract:
Handwritten Brigade Roll, mainly of Roman Catholic members of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, British Expeditionary Forces, France.
Dates:
1915-02-07-1915-05-03 — 1915-02-07
Type/Formats:
Text — Diaries
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Gleeson, Francis A., Father
Abstract:
Handwritten diary with details of life at the Front, military campaigns, soldiers Fr. Gleeson met and much more. Newspaper cutting in diary regarding activities in Neuve Chapelle.
Dates:
1915-02-01-1915-04-01 — 1915-02-01
Type/Formats:
Text — Registers (lists) — Diaries
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Gleeson, Francis A., Father
Abstract:
Handwritten Brigade Roll, mainly of Roman Catholics, fighting with the British Expeditionary Forces, France. It gives names and company details. Also contains some diary entries dated from January to April 1915. [ … ]
Dates:
1915-01-17-1915-10-04 — 1915-01-17
Type/Formats:
Text — Diaries
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Gleeson, Francis A., Father
Abstract:
Handwritten dairy with details and military campaigns, life at the Front, deaths of soldiers.