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Jeremiah Murphy was born in St. Anne's, County Cork, Ireland during January 1891. He enlisted with the Royal Garrison Artillery on 15 March 1900, aged 19. After 8 years of service as Gunner, 6 of which were sent abroad, he was transferred to the…

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Postcard detailing the History and Traditions of the Royal Garrison Artillery originating in 1716.

Postcard illustrations, Ernest Ibbotson.

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The Royal Garrison Artillery were responsible for the the Heavy Artillery - Large Guns - and in charge of operating them.
This RGA Uniform includes breeches which suggest it is belong to a Horse Drawn Battery Soldier. The textile bandolier too…
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