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We will remember them: the Dublin Scouts who died in the First and Second World War
Each year at Remembrancetide, I try to find some connection with those who served in the First and Second World Wars to make it mean something more to me. This year, I thought that it would be good to see if there were connections with Dublin where I currently am a Scouter with Scouting Ireland.
With thanks to the Scouts Roll of Honour hosted by The Scout Association in the UK, we are able to find out that there were at least eight Scouts/Scouters from Dublin troops who died in the First World War, and at least 16 in the Second World War.
Their names and troop information are listed below, together with information about their service and when they died where it is known.
First World War
| Name | Date of death | Service | Scout connection |
| Captain G.G. Duggan | 17 August 1915 | 5th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers | Honorary Secretary Financial Committee Dublin Boy Scouts |
| Able Seaman Robert Valentine | HMS Vanguard | Late Scout, 7th Co. Dublin (Donnybrook) Troop | |
| Private Fred Burrows | 13 November 1916 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Late boatman, 1st Port of Dublin Sea Scouts |
| Trooper Philip de Ruyter | 13 December 1917 | South Irish Horse | Late Patrol Leader, 1st Port of Dublin Sea Scouts |
| Bernard Ferries | Carpenters’ Crew, HMS Vanguard | Late Assistant Scoutmaster, 1st Port of Dublin Sea Scouts | |
| Seaman Henry Mills | HMS Indefatigable | Late Boatman, 1st Port of Dublin Sea Scouts | |
| Private A.W. Fowler | 4 September 1918 | Hampshire Regiment | Late Scout, 6th County of Dublin (Leeson Park) Troop |
| Corporal Albert E. Narramore | 8 October 1918 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Late Scout, 6th South Dublin (Leeson Park), Troop |
Second World War
| Name | Date of death | Service | Scouting connection |
| Engineer Francis James Burke | 16 April 1942 | Royal Navy | 28th Dublin Group |
| R. Hall | Royal Air Force | 8th Dublin (Clontarf) Group | |
| Sergeant Observer T.C. Hammond | September 1939 | Royal Air Force | 6th South Dublin (Leeson Park) Group |
| E. Howley | Army | 8th Dublin (Clontarf) Group | |
| Sergeant W.E.B. Jesse DFC | Royal Air Force | 32nd Dublin Group | |
| Ordinary Seaman Edward Kearney | 19 September 1941 | Merchant Navy | 2nd Port of Dublin (Clontarf) Group |
| Chief Officer John Knight | 17 February 1941 | Merchant Navy | 3rd Port of Dublin Sea Scout Group |
| W. Lloyd | Royal Artillery | 6th South Dublin (Leeson Park) Group | |
| Flight Sergeant Edward Walter McGrath | 29 November 1944 | Royal Air Force | 1st Dublin (Lord Holmpatrick’s Own) Group |
| Leading Aircraftman Thomas J. Murray | 16 July 1940 | Royal Air Force | 28th Dublin Group |
| Gunner Bernard O’Rafferty | 9 June 1941 | Royal Navy | 3rd Port of Dublin Sea Scouts |
| Sergeant D. Orr | Royal Air Force | 33rd Dublin (Sandford Church) Group | |
| Sergeant D. Rowe | Royal Air Force | 33rd Dublin (Sandford Church) Group | |
| Horace Savage | 24 July 1943 | Army | 8th Dublin (Clontarf) Group |
| Lieutenant C. Small | Army | 33rd Dublin (Sandford Church) Group | |
| Rear Gunner A. Thompson | Royal Air Force | 13th Dublin (1st Blackrock Avoca School) Group |
Tomorrow morning, when there is a two minutes’ silence whilst I am at church, I will be thinking of these Scouts and Scouters who died in the service of their King and Country during both the First and Second World Wars. I will also give thanks for the peace that we enjoy in our day and age. I hope that Dublin Scouts will remember their fallen still.
At the going down of the sun,
Laurence Binyon, For the Fallen.
and in the morning,
we will remember them.
Two minutes of silence to remember
Every year since 1919, the nation has paused for two minutes in silence remembering the millions of men and women from Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth who have served and sacrificed in defence of our democracy and way of life. Remembrance unites our communities across faiths, cultures, and generations, and the Royal British Legion want to inspire and encourage a new generation to take part in the two-minute silence and to engage with Remembrance in either traditional or new ways.
Therefore, for this Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, we have created a new ‘Pause’ film featuring spoken word artist Eno Mfon. This film both underlines why it is so important that we pause, breathe and reflect together for two-minutes as well as providing an engaging platform to discuss Remembrance and what it means to individuals and communities.
Royal British Legion
The Legion would like to encourage you to share the Pause film with your family, friends, networks and community, so we all pause, breathe and reflect together this Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.
You can find the Pause film on via this link:
You can read more of my thoughts about Remembrance at Our Brave Boys: some thoughts on Armistice 100.
Remembrance: from War to Peace
For many nations, November is a time to remember those who have died in military service, in peace time and in war. From the Armistice of 11 November 1918 which ended the First World War, we have Remembrance Day as a time to reflect of the sin of war and conflict. It is a time for Christians to pray for the peace of the world, and through we have often failed in the Lord’s service, through his love, we work for a world renewed through justice and peace.
From earliest times, Christians have served in the military and they are men and women under authority, just as the centurion who asked Jesus to heal his servant (Matthew 8:5–13). Mindful of the teaching of Jesus Christ, faithful military service is an honourable tradition, which puts the needs of others before oneself and seeks to work for peace, and to defend freedom. Many people serving in the military today are also deployed for humanitarian assistance. They help to work for that peaceable kingdom which the Lord wills for our world.
Please pray for the men and women who serve in the military worldwide, and for chaplains who minister to them.
By The Rev’d Alex Bennett CF, Chaplain, British Army, from the USPG Prayer Diary Nov 2020 to Jan 2021
2020 Irish Poppy pins available
I’m really pleased to see the announcement from the Royal British Legion Republic of Ireland District that this year’s Irish Poppy pin is now available. It’s a new design with the shamrock alongside the familiar red poppy together with the year “2020” on the poppy.
As the RBL said:
Suggested donation €3/pin + €3.50 p&p (up to 10 worldwide)
https://www.facebook.com/RBLROI/posts/3351697861585181
Use https://paypal.me/poppyireland?locale.x=en_US (PayPal account not required).
If anyone has any questions, please get in touch with Brian Crawford, Poppy Appeal Officer on rblpoppyireland@gmail.com
