Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Bernard Francis Scahill - Veteran - Gravesite Details

This is information on the gravesite of veteran Bernard Francis Scahill.

Bernard Francis Scahill was born 27 September 1925

He died on 17 March 1987. He is buried at Eagle Point National Cemetery.

His burial site is: Section A - Site 148. View Site Map.

Bernard served in the United States Army with a rank of Sergeant. He served in World War 2, Korea and Vietnam.

Bernard Francis Scahill burial details can be found on the Nationwide Gravesite Locator of the United States Department Of Veterans Affairs.

Allan Scahill

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Arthur Frederick Scahill - Veteran - Gravesite Details

This is information on the gravesite of veteran Arthur Frederick Scahill.

Arthur Frederick Scahill was born 19 November 1897.

He died on 27 August 1949. He is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

His burial site is: Section H - Site 452. View Site Map.

Arthur served in the United States Navy with a rank of Seaman 2nd Class, during World War 1.

Arthur Frederick Scahill burial details can be found on the Nationwide Gravesite Locator of the United States Department Of Veterans Affairs.

Allan Scahill

Monday, February 26, 2007

John Edward Scahill - Killed In Action - Vietnam

This is information on the memory of John Edward Scahill who was killed in action in Vietnam.

The following page at the U.S. National Archives, lists name alphabetically, by Homestate, then homecity and then by name. U.S. Military Personnel Who Died (Including Missing and Captured Declared Dead) as a result of the Vietnam conflict, 1957-1995.

Extract from The Wall-USA.

In Memory Of PFC Edward John Scahill
PFC - E3 - Army - Regular 1st Cavalry Division (AMBL)
19 year old Single,Caucasian, Male Born on Nov 27, 1946.
From: Randolph, Massachusetts
Casualty was on Nov 21, 1966 South Vietnam
Hostile, Ground Caualty
Gun, Small Arms Fire
Edward John Scahill body was recovered
Religion Roman Catholic
Edward's name can be found on Panel 12E - Line 105

This is a link where personal comments or photographs for John Edward Scahill can be input.

Allan Scahill

Sunday, February 25, 2007

John Joseph Scahill - California Draft Cards - WW1

This is information on the California, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.

Name: John Joseph Scahill.

This information is not online, but in film form. The details on John Joseph Scahill can be found on Roll number CA150, for Stockton City, Suuter County, Surnames: A-Z.

The following details were found at the Family History Library of the LDS Church, under the heading:

California, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.

U.S - Canada Film Area 1544428

AUTHOR: United States. Selective Service System.

PUBLICATION INFORMATION: Washington, D.C. : The National Archives, 1987-1988. NOTES: Microfilm of original records in the National Archives in East Point, Georgia. High reduction (32x) film. Use a high reduction reader.

CONTENTS: Cards are in rough alphabetical order. Occasionally while filming, lost cards would be found. If these cards were found, they would be filmed after the Z's of the locality they belonged to. The draft cards are arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by county or city, and then alphabetically by surname of the registrants

Allan Scahill

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Bartholomew Scahill - Seaman - Medal Recipient

This is information on the medal record of Bartholomew Scahill, who served in either World War 1 or World War 2. This is not clear, because the medal information contains information on a 1907 date and mentions World War 2 medals.

Bartholomew served in the Merchant Navy, with a rank of Seaman.

Description
Medal listing of Scahill, Bartholomew
Discharge number: R82691
Date 24 March 1907
Catalogue reference BT 395/1links to the Catalogue
Dept Records of the Board of Trade and of successor and related bodies
Series Registry of Shipping and Seamen: Database of World War II Medals issued to Merchant Seamen
Piece Database of World War II medals issued to merchant seamen
Image contains 1 medal listing of many for this collection

I would like to show what medal this person was awarded, but the purchase cost for this information from the UK National Archives is £3.50 each. If you know, please advise me.

This is a link to the World War 1 Campaign Medals.

This is a link to the World War 2 Campaign Medals.

A complete description of what the World War 1 Medal Cards are all about, can be found at: DocumentsOnline at the United Kingdom National Archives.

Allan Scahill

Friday, February 23, 2007

John Scahill - Registers Of Seamen's Services

This is information on the Registers Of Seamen's Services record of John Scahill.

John Scahill served in the Royal Navy. His rank is not given.

His official number was: 197682.

His place of birth is given as Killgeves, County Mayo.

I would like to show what medal this person was awarded, but the purchase cost for this information from the UK National Archives is £3.50 each. If you know, please advise me.

A complete description of what the World War 1 Medal Cards are all about, can be found at: DocumentsOnline at the United Kingdom National Archives.

Allan Scahill

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Stanley Roy Scahill - Australian Gunner - WW1

Stanley Roy Scahill was born in Canterbury, New South Wales, c. 1892.

Stanley enlisted in Sydney, New South Wales and served with 3rd Division of the Trench Mortar Brigade in World War 1.

Stanley served with a rank of Gunner.

His service number was 18742.

View his original Attestation Paper.

He gave as his next of kin, his father, Patrick Joseph Scahill

He returned to Australia on the 5th November 1919

Allan Scahill

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Alice Cecilia Scahill - Australian Nurse - WW1

The following is an extract taken from the New South Wales, Penrith City Council web site:

View original image of her Attestation Paper.

Biographical details:

Alice Cecilia Scahill was born in 1892 at Canterbury, the daughter of Thomas and Theresa Scahill.

After leaving school, Alice undertook her nursing training at the Nepean Cottage Hospital Penrith. In 1913, the Nepean Times reported the results a second year examination in surgery. Students were asked a range of questions on subjects as diverse as disinfectants, bed sore prevention and treatment, after care of tracheotomy, preparing patients for general operations such as the removal of an appendix, identification of pressure points and arteries, and resuscitating a patient. Nurse Scahill was placed second in the second year nurses examination receiving 93 in the practical examination and 95 in the vapour examination.

Military Service:

Group portrait of Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) sisters from Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, and SA, bound for Salonica, Greece on the RMS Mooltan.

Alice served with the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). Alice Cecilia Scahill enlisted on 16 May 1917 and was appointed as staff nurse. Alice Cecilia Scahill left Australia aboard the RMS Mooltan on 18 June 1917 and disembarked at Suez on 19 July 1917.

On 12 August 1917, Alice Cecilia Scahill embarked on the Osmanieh bound for Salonika Greece and disembarked two days later. On arrival Alice Cecilia Scahill, served briefly with the 52nd General Hospital before transferring to the 50th General Hospital.

On 19 April 1918, Alice Cecilia Scahill was admitted to the 50th General Hospital with enteric and was struck off the strength of the hospital on 4 May 1918.

On 24 June 1918, a medical board declared Alice Cecilia Scahill to be unfit for general service and noted that she required convalescent treatment for the enteric caused by military service at Salonika. The board recommended that Scahill be evacuated to Australia.

On 26 June 1918, Alice Cecilia Scahill was transferred to the Sisters' Convalescent Camp and on 13 July 1918, Alice Cecilia Scahill embarked for Egypt aboard the Kashgar and disembarked at Port Said three days later.

On 17 July 1918, Alice Cecilia Scahill was admitted to No 14 Australian General Hospital with enteric. Alice Cecilia Scahill embarked for Australia aboard the HT Kanowna on 22 July 1918.

Hospital Service:

On her return, Sister Scahill worked as a district nurse, then opened a private maternity hospital at Henry Street, Punchbowl. She later became Matron of Bankstown Hospital Outpatients Department, Appian Way, Bankstown. Alice Cecilia Scahill married Ernest John Paxton and lived at Killara. She died on 29 December 1973 and is buried at the Woronora Lawn Cemetery, Sutherland.

Allan Scahill

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Patrick Scahill - Fatality - World War 1

This is information on the burial record of Patrick Scahill who died in World War 1.

Patrick Scahill served with the Number 2 Field Company of the New Zealand Engineers with a rank of Sapper.

His service number was 4/838.

Patrick died on Saturday 24 June 1916.

He was the brother of Edward Scahill of Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand.

He is remembered with honour at Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France.

The memoriam of Patrick Scahill can be found at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Allan Scahill

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Peter Scahill - Medal Recipient - Scottish Rifles - World War 1







This is information on the medal record of Peter Scahill, who served in World War One.

Peter Scahill served in the Scottish Rifles with a rank of Private.

His service number was: 9880.

This is a link to the World War 1 Campaign Medals.

A complete description of what the World War 1 Medal Cards are all about, can be found at: DocumentsOnline at the United Kingdom National Archives.

Allan Scahill

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

John Benedict Scahill - Medal Recipient - The Kings Liverpool Regiment - World War 1

This is information on the medal record of John Benedict Scahill, who served in World War One.

John Benedict Scahill served in The Kings Liverpool Regiment with a rank of Private.

His service number was: 4575. Commonwealth War Graves Commission Certificate

John Benedict Scahill was the son of John and Elizabeth Scahill, of 48, Aughton Street, Ormskirk, England.

This is a link to the World War 1 Campaign Medals.

A complete description of what the World War 1 Medal Cards are all about, can be found at: DocumentsOnline at the United Kingdom National Archives.

Allan Scahill