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Military service
Service number:
28046
Age:
21
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Division:
15th Bn.
Birth:
July 2, 1893
Death:
April 24, 1915
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30
Additional information
Son of James Kerrigan and Margaret Kerrigan (nee Mulhall).
Brother of Private Stuart Frederick Kerrigan, who died on October 21, 1917, while serving with the Canadian Pioneers.
Digital gallery of Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
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Newspaper clipping
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Newspaper clipping
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Newspaper clipping
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Press Clipping
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan is mentioned in his brother's obituary. Charles Kerrigan was born in 1893 and worked for the Toronto Fire Department. He enlisted at Valcartier on September 22nd, 1914. The article had the wrong first name and wrong month of death. -
Newspaper Clipping
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Monument
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan's name is include at the top of this memorial plaque dedicated to members of the Toronto Fire Department who served in WWI. This plaque was placed by the Toronto Fire Fighters' Association and is located in the front entrance of Toronto's old City Hall, Queen Street. -
Monument
The Firefighter's WWI memorial plaque may be viewed in the lobby of Toronto's old City Hall, Queen Street. The plaque is just behind the doors that may be seen in this photo behind Toronto's WWI Cenotaph. -
Memorial
Lance Corporal Kerrigan is remembered on the Kerrigan family memorial located at St. James Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario. -
Inscription
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Badge
15th Bn cap badge. Submitted by Capt (Ret`d) S. W. Gilbert, 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Shoulder patch
1ST Division, 3rd Brigade shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt (Ret`d) S. W. Gilbert, 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Inscription on Menin Gate Memorial
Menin Gate panel where Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan is commemorated. Photo by BGen Young (ret) and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial is located in the town of St. Julien. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
2nd Ypres Memorial located in St Julien. Photo by BGen (ret'd) G. Young. Submitted by Capt(ret'd) V. Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Inscription on Menin Gate Memorial
Menin Gate panel. Photo by BGen (ret'd) G. Young. Submitted by Capt(ret'd) V. Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
Inscription on the Menin Gate … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram July 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram November 1914. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Charles Kerrigan
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 22 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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