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John was one of nearly 400 people who died in the attack. Condon was initially buried in a mass grave, but in 1923 the grave was dug up and his remains were identified. Condon’s body was moved to Poelcapelle Cemetery in Flanders, in what is today one of the most popular graves among tourists; only the Unknown Soldier’s resting place receives more visitors.
John Condon (5 October 1897 – 24 May 1915) was an Irish soldier born in Waterford. He was mistakenly believed to have been the youngest Allied soldier killed during the First World War , at the age of 14 years; he lied about his age and he claimed to be 18 years old when he signed up to join the army in 1913.
Aug 11, 2018 · The popularity of the grave is undimmed despite the documentary evidence which suggests that John Condon was 18 not 14 when he died. His birth certificate states that he was born on October 16th ...
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Feb 2, 2003 · However, some very unpleasant circumstances leave me no other option. Since last summer I have done extensive research about Private JOHN CONDON (born Waterford, Ireland), the youngest soldier (age 14) who died in Flanders in the Great War (24 May 1915), and officially buried at Poelcapelle British Cemetery (near Ypres).
Jun 2, 2019 · Private Strudwick has been fourteen years old when he had enlisted and fifteen years old when he had been killed in action. In recent years, stories of other boys who died whilst on active service have emerged. In the city of Waterford in Ireland, there is a memorial to Private John Condon.
Sep 23, 2024 · Day after day, Private John Condon endured starvation, forced labour, and tropical diseases while being held captive in Changi’s prisoner-of-war camp. Serving as part of the 10th Medical Corps, John had been captured by the Japanese on 15 February 1942 (known as Black Sunday) among 15,000 other Australians serving in Singapore.
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Nov 11, 2014 · A song from around 100 years ago plays over old battle-scene footage from World War One, all part of an exhibition to remember the 1,100 local men who died fighting in the British army. The ...
