Pte 1178 Martin Dooley

[Tim Bell]

Pte 1178 Martin Dooley
Pte Dooley had been a Labourer when he enlisted and embodied in the 8th Bttn National Reserve on 25/1/1915.  Martin had previously served in the Lancs Artillery Militia. 56 Cawdor St, Hulme.
Discharged unfit from No 5 Supernumerary Coy of 8th Bttn at Roa Island, Cavendish Dock, Barrow in Furness, on 15/5/1915, Martin had Chronic Pulmonary TB aggravated by active service.
Martin died from Phthisis contracted on active service on 2/11/1915.
age 52
excavator
Widow Julia received a pension at 17 East Ave, Oxford, Warrington. It seems the pension was terminated in 1921 due to lack of verification of Martin's pre-war earnings.

[Tim Bell]

DC confirms Martin Dooley died from Phithisis (TB) at the Workhouse Infirmary Withington. General Labourer of 56 Cawdor St, Hulme.
Burial record needed.

[Tim Bell]

Martin Dooley is buried at Joseph's Moston. Unmarked Public Grave St Patrick's 537.

[Tim Bell]

Martin Dooley's inscription on the communal headstone of a public grave has been lost, as a tree had broken off most to the names on the headstone after growing over it.  An alternative commemoration is required.

[Tim Bell]

Martin Dooley was accepted for commemoration today.