Thomas Cranny in France
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
Medal
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's ID disc
CONTRIBUTOR
Liam Wilson
DATE
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LANGUAGE
eng
ITEMS
4
INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918
PROGRESS
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