1 photograph 1 letter, Arras, France Postcards || My father, Fred Tackaberry (no. 62034), was a Lewis gunner in th Royal Irish Fusiliers which was amalgamated into the 23rd Royal Fusiliers. He lived until the age of 95, and though he kept these items he was reluctant to talk about his experience. His diaries note the mud was the worst part (wet, blood, excrement, urine). I have included a photograph from 1916 taken in Templemore Barracks, when he was 18 years old. He is on horseback training. He thought there would be horse/cavalry fighting. A letter from a friend he met from another troop, sent from Arras, North France, is also included. This man is in a military hospital describing having had a leg amputation as though it was a tooth extraction. They remained friends for years. This man sent us books for Christmas each year. I have also included postcards from Fred to his sisters. Often said I am still going strong. || || Photograph || Photograph of Fred Tackaberry, Royal Irish Fusiliers, on horseback in Templemore Barracks || Templemore, Ireland

These items belonged to my dad, Michael Gleeson. He was a member of the Royal Munster Fusiliers and served in both World Wars. I have a plaque with several medals pinned to it, including some from World War 2. One is a 1914 star which means that he joined up immediately at the outbreak of war. He probably served at the Battle of Mons. He spent time in a prisoner of war camp in France and one of the photographs is from that time. || Medals, two photographs, certificate of discharge || || Prisoners of War || Photographs of Michael Gleeson, including one from his time as a POW || Photograph

Letters Photographs 1 handkerchief || James Kingston (1897-1949) was my uncle. He lived on Gillabbey St., Cork. He joined up in 1914, at 17 years of age, with the Irish Guards and served in France. He got a job in the Albany Club. I have provided letters, photographs and a handkerchief belonging to my uncle. || || Photographs of James Kingston, Irish Guards || Photograph