MICHAEL Arthur & Michael Ernest
The Michael family sent four of its six sons to serve the colours. Two brother, Arthur and Ernest, were lost in the conflict
The Michael family sent four of its six sons to serve the colours. Two brother, Arthur and Ernest, were lost in the conflict
Arthur MICHAEL
Arthur MICHAEL
Private 2287, 5th Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment,
(Served: Pte. 12984 Somerset Light Infantry)
Died of Enteric Fever, Aged 28, 9th April 1915,
COUNTY LONGFORD, Ireland
Buried with Honour at OYSTERMOUTH CEMETERY, Mumbles
Parents, Thomas and Anne of 3 Hill Street, Southend.
Born: 1887, enlisted 1915
Brother to: Oscar b. 1875, Harry T. b. 1884, Thonas J. b. 1889, Clifton b. 1891
The Michael family sent four of its six sons to serve the colours and Arthur was one of two lost in the conflict.
He was a brother of Ernest Michael
‘Forth from the conflict unashamed,
‘Forth from the conflict unashamed,
He passed victorious on his way’
He passed victorious on his way’
Verse on the Family Memorial, Oystermouth Cemetery
Arthur MICHAEL
MICHAEL Ernest
MICHAEL Ernest
6th African Infantry
Died Aged 38, 9th April 1919
DURBAN HOSPITAL, South Africa
Buried with Honour at DURBAN CEMETERY
‘Forth from the conflict unashamed,
‘Forth from the conflict unashamed,
He passed victorious on his way’.
Verse on the Family Memorial, Oystermouth CemeteryHe passed victorious on his way’.
The Memorial headstone at Oystermouth Cemetery, Mumbles
South Wales Daily Post July 25, 1915