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
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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.