john McCann was killed in WWI, and his death notification has been handed down through the family. || Death notification Photo taken at home in Eastwall Dublin 1914/15. 3 cards Medal

Patricia Millership's father, John Edward Jones, never really talked about the war. He was shot through the abdomen and the bullet passed straight through him and into the knee of the soldier behind him. He saw quite a lot of close range combat and had scars on his hand and face. Contributor said that the brothers did lots of embroidery in their spare time, none of which survives. The collection includes: a newspaper article (1916?) giving the story of the three brothers who served in WW1, one of which was John Edward Jones; a photograph of John Edward Jones with three others, with at their feet woods for bowls (crown green or lawn bowls); 3 medals. || Newspaper article giving story of 3 brothers who served in WW1, one of which was John Edward Jones. Possible 1916. Photograph of John Edward Jones - location unknown. 3 medals

John Thomas Gulliver, the great-uncle of Anthony Barrett, was recruited for the Northamptonshire Regiment. The family has no further information on the locations of the regiment in the War. During his service John Gulliver was awarded three medals. He died on 16th May 1916, and his family have the commemorative death plaque or death penny from his death. || There are 4 items During his service John Gulliver was awarded three medals: a Star medal, a 1914-1918 medal; and an Angel on the Front medal, with 1914-1919 engraved on the reverse. The fourth item is a death plaque or death penny marking John Gulliver's death on 16th May 1916. || || Medal || Three medals || Three medals awarded to John Thomas Gulliver Star medal, 1914-1918 medal and Angel on the Front medal, with 1914-1918 engraved on the reverse. || || Death of John Thomas Gulliver || Death Plaque for John Thomas Gulliver, who died 16th May 1916 || Memorabilia || Death Plaque for John Thomas Gulliver || Front