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EPF Disbanded 1887 EPG Gazette October 2011
Disbandment of EPG EPG_Gazette_2003_-_Vol_4-2__Apr
| Name | WALSH – Nicholas |
|---|---|
| Regiment (s) | 10th Regiment |
| Regiment Number (s) | 2556 |
| Date/Age/Place/Trade or Profession at Attestation | 3rd April 1847 / 19 years / Callan Kilkenny Ireland Labourer |
| Description – Height Complexion/Eyes/Hair/Scars | 5 Ft 6 in Fresh / Blue / Brown / Bullet wound in left arm has affected use of left hand |
| Overseas Service/Duration | East Indies – 10 years |
| Length of Service | 11 years 137 days |
| Rank/Date/Place of Discharge | Private / 17th August 1858 / Chatham Kent England |
| Campaign Medals | Punjab Medal with Goojerat Clasp Indian Mutiny Medal |
| Intended Residence at Discharge | Callan Kilkenny Ireland |
| Pension Districts | 1858 – 1865 Kilkenny, Ireland 1866 Western Australia |
| Pension Paid | 8d per diem 1874 Increased to 11½d per diem |
| Date of Departure and Place England or Ireland | 7th April 1866 Portland Dorset England |
| Ship and Date of Arrival Western Australia | BELGRAVIA 4th July 1866 |
| Date/Place of Birth | 1828 St John’s Kilkenny Kilkenny Ireland |
| Date/Place of Baptism | Not yet known |
| Father Date/Place of Birth | Not yet known |
| Mother Date/Place of Birth Marriage | Not yet known |
| Siblings | Not yet known |
| 1st Wife Date of Birth or Baptism | DIXON Margaret Not yet known |
| Date/Place of Marriage | 21st February 1859 Ballycallan Kilkenny Ireland |
| Children by 1st Wife | Patrick bap 4th December 1859 Ballycallan Kilkenny Ireland 1910 at Mother’s Funeral Bridget bap 28th April 1861 Ballycallan Kilkenny Ireland D Not yet known Michael Joseph B 10th April 1866 RC (at sea)Baptised 15 July 1866 Fremantle, Western Australia M FARLEY Esther Mary 25th May 1895 Perth Western Australia D 20th January 1919 Perth Western Australia bur Roman Catholic Section Karrakatta Cemetery Western Australia Nicholas John B 23rd November 1867 RC M MATISON Catherine 1895 Fremantle Western Australia D 23rd April 1941 Claremont Perth Western Australia bur Roman Catholic Section Karrakatta Cemetery Western Australia William B 8th May 1870 RC 1910 At Mother’s funeral Mary Ellen B 18th June 1872 RC M PATTISON William 1896 Perth Western Australia D 4th August 1962 Victoria Park Western Australia bur Roman Catholic Section Karrakatta Cemetery Western Australia James Joseph B 1st April 1874 RC. Not married D 17th August 1940 Claremont Perth Western Australia bur Roman Catholic Section Karrakatta Cemetery Western Australia “Youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Walsh. brother of Mary (Mrs. W. Pattison) and Nicholas.” |
| Father of 1st wife Date/Place of Birth | Not yet known |
| Mother of 1st wife Date/Place of Birth Marriage | Not yet known |
| Land Grants Western Australia | Perth Location E79 at Claisebrook, 0.2.16 acres |
| Occupation after Arrival | Not yet known |
| Newspaper Articles | The Inquirer and Commercial News Wed 14 Apr 1886 Page 2 _ Nicholas Walsh Jnr is acquitted of assault after case dragging on for 3 months Inquirer 6th April 1887 Disbandment of Guard West Australian Monday 22 August 1910, page 4 Obituary for Margaret Walsh, see image on page The West Australian Tue 20 Aug 1940 Page 1 – funeral of James Walsh |
| Departure from Western Australia | Not applicable |
| Date/Place of Death/Burial | 15th November 1889 Roman Catholic Section East Perth Cemeteries Western Australia |
| Date/Place of Death/Burial Wife | 19 August 1910 Claremont Western Australia Buried Roman Catholic Section Karakatta Cemetery |
| Will or Probate | Copy of will available from Western Australian State Records Office [SRO Cons 3403-1890-0957], Margaret is executor and is bequeathed block E79 |
| Further Information | 1858 Discharge, Casualty List/Injury/Disability: In action against mutinous Sepoys at Jug … pore on 12th August 1857 received a gunshot wound in the left forearm. The bullet passed through the entire tissue between the ulna and radius, destroying the soft parts. The hand, in consequence, is rendered useless, thus unfitting him for military service. His disability is attributable to a wound in action and has not been aggravated by vice or intemperance. 1874 The Inquirer and Commercial News Wed 9 Sep 1874 Page 3 Advertisement for Dr. Kosenthal, Oculist and Aurist: “Nicholas Walsh (late Imperial Army). His eyes have been bad for the last three years; is able to see clearer now, and on the way to recovery. Margaret Walsh (wife of the former), is nearly recovered, and is able to distinguish things with more accuracy.” 31st March 1887 Enrolled Guard Disbandment Nominal Roll |