Uniformm Identification

[leslee]

Is it possible to identify or give any hints as to where and when my lad served.

Family member states he was killed in action 1914-18 France but they are not 100%sure.

Leslee

I have a photo of him , but not sure how to upload it redf) worked it out .....

 

[leslee]

John Dempsey :




This is the lad I am wonder about with regards to his uniform....

 

[DaveHam9]

19x J or John Dempsey served in Army for UK services and died 1914 - 1918.

Dave

 

[Ellie7]

Any photo with a badge on it would help you .Where was he born and when?

Edit-Is he not on War Memorial?

Edit-If you do a search WW1 John Dempsey there are several that come up and may narrow it down.

Ellie

 

[Ellie7]

If he was serving in the British Army ,a death cert would be issued.

Ellie

 

[leslee]

Any photo with a badge on it would help you .
Sadly this is the only photo of him

Where was he born and when?
Born abt 1896 Place : Possibly Bellshill, Lanark, Scotland

Edit-Is he not on War Memorial?

Edit-If you do a search WW1 John Dempsey there are several that come up and may narrow it down.

O0


Ellie

Thanks Ellie, will try and pin him down, on that the war graves site war memorials

Sadly the way he standing in the photo doesn't show any badges....

Thanks for the hints Ellie,

appreciated

Leslee

 

[gortonboy]

do you know who his parents are? Or if he married?

 

[Ellie7]

John Dempsey
Birth Place Bellshill, Lanarkshire
Residence Bellshill, Lanarkshire
Death Date 25 Sep 1915
Death Place France and Flanders
Enlistment Place Hamilton, Lanarkshire
Rank Private
Regiment Highland Light Infantry
Battalion 10th (Service) Battalion
Regimental Number 8125
Type of Casualty Killed in action
Theatre of War Western European Theatre
Ellie

 

[Ellie7]

Active1881–1959
Country United Kingdom
Branch Flag of the British Army.svg British Army
Type
Infantry
Role
Light infantry
Part ofHighland Brigade
Garrison/HQ
Hamilton Barracks (1881–1921)Maryhill Barracks, Glasgow (1921–1959)
Nickname(s)
"Hell's Last Issue" The regiment was nicknamed 'The Glesga Keelies' during the Peninsular Wars.
MarchQuick- The Bugle Horn
Mascot(s)Elephant
AnniversariesAssaye (September 23)
Insignia HackleWhite over Red
TartanMacKenzie Tartan

Years ago I did a Bing search of Maryhill barracks ,image should still be online.

Ellie

 

[Ellie7]

DEMPSEY
JOHN
19
1915
119/AF 233
Service Returns

There was not much info on my Grandfathers Death return service.

Ellie

 

[Ellie7]

Not sure if I have the right Memorial ,but there is a J Demsey on it.

http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Lanarkshire/GlasgowHLIBoer.html


Edit-http://tinyurl.com/yd4sqzlp

 

[leslee]

do you know who his parents are? Or if he married?

Hi Gordonboy,

His parents were Alexander Dempsey & Rose McAuley/Tonner, no he never married

 

[leslee]

John Dempsey
Birth Place Bellshill, Lanarkshire
Residence Bellshill, Lanarkshire
Death Date 25 Sep 1915
Death Place France and Flanders
Enlistment Place Hamilton, Lanarkshire
Rank Private
Regiment Highland Light Infantry
Battalion 10th (Service) Battalion
Regimental Number 8125
Type of Casualty Killed in action
Theatre of War Western European Theatre
Ellie

Hi Ellie....

You found him no doubt about you.... thanks a million O0 ...
I knew nothing about this poor wee lad

greatly appreciated

 

[leslee]

Not sure if I have the right Memorial ,but there is a J Demsey on it.

http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Lanarkshire/GlasgowHLIBoer.html


Edit-http://tinyurl.com/yd4sqzlp

Elli,
Thank you very very much...
I know so much more know than I could have possibly ever found out by myself...

He was so young like so many and it is so nice to know even it is the smallest of detail about them.

Thank you
O0

 

[p.risboy]

Army Register of Soldiers Effects.

Name: John Dempsey
Gender: Male
Death Date: 25 Sep 1915
Rank: Private
Regiment: Highland Light Infantry
Regimental Number: 8125

View attachment 4054


Steve.

 

[leslee]

Army Register of Soldiers Effects.

Name: John Dempsey
Gender: Male
Death Date: 25 Sep 1915
Rank: Private
Regiment: Highland Light Infantry
Regimental Number: 8125

View attachment 4054


Steve.

HI Steve,
Nice find,O0 ...

a little hard to read, are you able to tell me the detail

Leslee

 

[p.risboy]

HI Steve,
Nice find,O0 ...

a little hard to read, are you able to tell me the detail

Leslee

It's not easy to tell you the details. Right click on the image and got to...Save image as......, and download it. It does mention Rose, as the sole legatee.

Then you can keep it, and read it.

Steve.

 

[leslee]

It's not easy to tell you the details. Right click on the image and got to...Save image as......, and download it. It does mention Rose, as the sole legatee.

Then you can keep it, and read it.

Steve.

That works redf) O0 .... thankx Steve

 

[leslee]

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for finding my young lad John....
with your help i was able to get a copy of his Will. Haven't seen a will before in this time period so wasn't sure what to expect.... was not disappointed, young John had left a hand written prayer, so young and yes it did bring a tear or two...

His writing attached to his will

One thing I of the Lord desired and will seek to obtain, That all days of my life I .... within Gods house remain

I to the hills will lift mine eyes from whence doth come mine aid. My safety cometh from the Lord, who heav'n and earth hath made.


Pte. John Dempsey Service No: 8125 with the 10th Highland Light Infantry