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Unknown First World War soldier finally identified as Irish emigrant

Soldier’s roots traced to Ireland

CATHY HAYES,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Saturday, February 26, 2011, 8:45 AM

Updated Saturday, February 26, 2011, 9:07 AM

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auldphart | Feb 28, 2011, 07:08 PM EST

Very interesting. My great uncle Calmar Keogh was in the 49th Batt.an Edmonton, Alberta regiment. He was killed 8 Oct 1916 @ the Somme. He has a known grave near @ Regina Trench.I had read about the earlier soldier a couple of years ago. This is a great follow up on that story. Thanks

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sirpeter | Feb 27, 2011, 08:39 PM EST

JOHNTOBIN..What do you mean by been held back from full development? What kind of development are you talking about? I can see you kinda mean well..But explain to me where? If you would be a gentleman.

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RobbCobb | Feb 27, 2011, 01:36 AM EST

This story reminds me of the song "Green Fields of France". God Speed and God Bless you Thomas Lawless, for your ultimate sacrifice - and to your family/descendants, may they have peace and closure after so many decades.

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JOHNTOBIN | Feb 26, 2011, 08:36 PM EST

To comment of cillowen-this type of thinking is one of the factors that has held Ireland back from full development for the last ninety years.

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hooligan6a | Feb 26, 2011, 11:30 AM EST

A brave soldier finally put to rest.

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cillowen | Feb 26, 2011, 10:56 AM EST

everyone's war but their own.

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Searlit | Feb 26, 2011, 10:35 AM EST

He can rest in peace, now.