Group photo; medal ribbon; silver wound badge; ID disc (dog tag) || My wife's grandfather, Thomas Cranny from Ireland, served in France in World War I. He was a sergeant in the British army, and although he was gassed in France in 1916 he survived the war. He was honourably discharged, receiving the silver wound badge in recognition. His identity disc, or dog tag, gives his name, service number, regiment and unit ( Thomas Cranny, 3742, Roman Catholic, Leinster Regiment.)Thomas had 5 daughters and 3 sons. One of his sons, Denis, served in the Fleet Air Arm throughout WW2, passing away only recently. These items were given to my wife by her mother, Bella, one of Thomas' daughters. || || Thomas Cranny || Photograph || A photo of Thomas Cranny || Naval Warfare || || Medal ribbon || Thomas Cranny || Medal || || Medal || Thomas Cranny || Thomas Cranny's silver wound badge, received on his honourable discharge || || This disc, colloquially known as a dog tag, includes key information about the soldier - included his name and number, religion and his unit (Thomas Cranny,3742, R.C., Leinster Regiment.) || Thomas Cranny || Thomas Cranny's ID disc || Medal

The man standing is Bartholomew Deasy. He came from Cork City, Ireland. He joined the British Army and was in the regiment of the Munster Fusiliers. He served in France for about four years. In this picture, he is standing at the grave of his brother-in-law whose name is Joseph O'Donnell. Joseph was killed in France in June 1916, aged about 20. He was killed just before the Battle of the Somme. Joseph O'Donnell is buried in a civilian cemetery in the City of Calais (Northern part of France). || Photography. || || Bartholomew Deasy standing at the grave of his brother-in-law Joseph O'Donnell || Photograph

Milisav Milosevic with survivors of the World War I in Paris, France during the war end celebration