In Memory Of
MOLLOY, JOSEPH GEALE
Service Details
Age:
24
Date of Birth:
1894-07-25
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Unit:
1st Bn.
Regiment:
Norfolk Regiment
Former Regiment:
formerly Private Reg. #R/17773 Kings Royal Rifle Corps
Date of Death:
1918-09-02
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, while trying to capture German machine gun, near Bapaume
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
IX. AA. 14.
Cemetery:
GREVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY
Localitly:
Pas de Calais
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG Sup 2 December 1918 pg. 14251 - "For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership in an attack. He skilfully led his platoon to the objective, and assisted in reorganising the company and consolidating the position. Though wounded during this advance, later he again led his men forward, and captured the objective under heavy fire. He set a splendid example of coolness to his men."
Son of Joseph Geale and Elizabeth Emily Molloy, of the Royal Bank House, Arran Quay, Dublin. Volunteered Aug., 1914. Commemorative headstone in Jerome Cemetery, Harold's Cross, Dublin. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
