posted on 2024-01-12, 10:52authored byLest We Forget Project Team
Sergeant James Cassels, the grandfather of Professor Ronnie Mulryne, joined the British Army in September 1914. He joined up as a volunteer, belonging to the Ulster Volunteer Force, and may have done so in response to an appeal. He was born in 1891 in Belfast, so was 23 at the time.
In June 1917, he lost an eye during the Battle of Messines and was therefore "honourably discharged", or invalided out, to Clopton House War Hospital in Stratford-upon-Avon. Between joining up and his discharge he had been promoted to a sergeant.
History
Name of contributor(s)
Professor Ronnie Mulryne
Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to
Sgt James Cassells
Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place
1914-1917; 06/1017
Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place
Various locations on the Western Front, including Messines.
Object(s)
A certificate of joining; a certificate of discharge; various photographs.