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Lest We Forget

Seirbis onorac sa Muir-tractala na hÉireann 1939-46

[Service with honour in the Irish Mercantile Marine 1939-46]

In this section a Roll of Honour  is being compiled of those Seamen who contributed to Ireland's survival during the period 3rd September 1939 to 31st March 1946 and who are in the following categories;

1.Seamen who were lost on Irish Registered Merchant Vessels and Trawlers during the period 3/9/39 to 31/3/46.

2.Seamen who served on Allied and Neutral ships which were under contract to the Irish Government during the Period 3/9/39 to 31/3/46 to bring essential supplies to Ireland and who were lost as a result of Belligerent  Action while on passage to Ireland.

3.Seamen who served on all the above categories of vessel and  who survived  the War but who since 31st March 1946 are deceased.

They shall grow not old   As we that are left grow old  Age shall not weary them  Nor the years condemn  At the going down of the sun  And in the morning  We will remember them

              

                 

              

 

  

James Wilson

   Patricio McCarthy

   Alexander  Macleod 
SS Kerry Head ST Leukos ST Leukos
                                                
William Connolly  John McCarthy Tom Ford 
SS Irish Pine SS Irish Pine SS Ardmore
 
                                            
James & John Power Patrick Ryan Terry O Leary
SS Ardmore SS Ardmore SS Ardmore
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