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Pte. John Madden - Passchendaele - 1917

Uncle Fester · 2011-11-06 21:27:27

A small presentation on my Grand-Uncle John Madden. John was 23 years of age when he was killed at Passchendaele on the 10th October 1917 during WW I. John was from Milltown, Tuam, Co Galway and like many other Irishmen and Women was never to return home. Around 30,000 Irish were to die in the terrible war and yet were…

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06-11-2011 10:27pm

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Uncle Fester

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A small presentation on my Grand-Uncle John Madden. John was 23 years of age when he was killed at Passchendaele on the 10th October 1917 during WW I. John was from Milltown, Tuam, Co Galway and like many other Irishmen and Women was never to return home. Around 30,000 Irish were to die in the terrible war and yet were forgotten with in a generation. It’s time to remember them !!

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#2 21-12-2011 4:00pm
quinrea01

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Absolutely. These Irishmen and women were, without a doubt, brave and courageous people. Conscription was threatened only in early 1918, so those who volunteered laid their lives on the line for what they truly believed. The courage they displayed is sadly lacking these days, for whatever reason. May those who died rest in peace.

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