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Peter Mc RIC	Cadet C.A. Morris ADRIC, killed Bloody Sunday 1920		Lead	[-]
Posts: 533 1-Sep-2010 10:14 PM Inspector-General	Remove this ad Michael Collins launched his attack on the British Intelligence network in Dublin on Sunday 21^st November 1920. On the day that was to become known as 'Bloody Sunday' a total of 34 men were killed; fourteen of them by Collins' Squad; fourteen at Croke Park, three under Auxiliary custody in Dublin Castle and another 3 RIC shot dead elsewhere in the country. Whilst some of Collins' men were raiding a house in Lower Mount Street (where they succeeded in killing one of their targets), a maid summoned help from a party of Auxiliaries en route to the Railway Station. Two of their number were sent back to Beggars Bush barracks for reinforcements. The Auxiliaries succeeded in wounding and capturing Frank Teeling but the other killers escaped. However the two Cadets sent back for reinforcements never made it, they were stopped and overpowered near Mount Street Bridge, questioned, then taken outside into a garden, placed against a wall, and shot. Temporary Cadet Frank Garniss 79177 ADRIC No. 755 Cadet Garniss was 34 years old and from Hull, Yorkshire. Originally a Private in the W. Yorks Regt (7161), he was commissioned into the 3/Leicesters and also served with the 4/Leicesters. He held the 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory medals. Temporary Cadet Cecil Augustus Morris 79106 ADRIC 756 Cadet Morris was 24 years old, married with one child and lived at Thornton Heath in Surrey. He was born in Marylebone in London and enlisted as a Private in the 6/Middlesex Regt. Commissioned into the Machine Gun Corps as 2^nd Lieutenant and held the British War and Victory medals. Both men had joined up together only one month previously, on 18^th October 1920, and were both from 'G' Company. The grave of Cecil Morris is in Bandon Hill Cemetery, Surrey. It was an expensive monument with raised lettering; which reads: “My Darling Husband / & Dear Daddy / Cecil A Morris / Killed Nov 21^st 1920, Aged 24 Years / In The Midst Of Life We Are In Death” “Also Lizzie / At Rest, Oct 18 1968 Aged 73 years” He had married Lizzie Lathwell in 1916. Thanks to Ballyroughan who located this grave Peter Mc Last Edited By: Peter Mc RIC 2-Oct-2010 9:10 PM. Edited 5 times.
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Peter Mc RIC	Lizzie Morris	#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 619 28-Oct-2010 9:34 PM Inspector-General	Poor Lizzie and her little boy. A handsome lad. grateful thanks to Ballyroughan, where he finds these treasures is a source of wonder..... Peter Mc
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ballyroughan	CADET MORRIS CAREER & LIFE.	#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 66 1-Nov-2010 1:48 AM	FROM:-BEDDINGTON CHURCH TIMES,NOV 28th 1920. Cecil Augustus Morris,who was 24 years of age last month,was a Londoner by birth,but he cannot be said to have much knowledge of the sound of Bow Bells,as he was only three months old when he was brought by his parents to Addiscombe,He went to Woodside School at first,and afterwards to Christ Church School. He began to take his part in the world by succeeding to his father's business of a hairdresser at 92,Mitcham road,Croydon,which he managed on behalf of his mother,this he continued to do until he was called up for the army,which he joined in 1915,He was wounded in France while serving in the Middlesex Regiment,recomended for a Commission on the field,and after a visit home subsequently returned to France as 2nd Lieutenant in the Middlesex. After this he became attached to the Machine Gun Corps and spent a part of his time at Grantham.He was demobilised in Jannary,1919,and opened a business at his old trade as a hairdresser at 234,Mitcham road, Later he had to dispose of his little business on the ground of ill-health,an indoor occupation no longer suiting him after the strenuous life in the army. The young man was unfortunately out of employment for a considerable time,and eventually became a tram conductor in the service of the South Metropolitan Tramway Co, a position he held during the summer season. The reduction of staff for the winter service necessitated him looking for a fresh field of employment,and so it came about,being of good physique,with a cheery temperament,well disciplined,and brave,he accepted the call of the authorities to do auxiliary work in the R.I.C. A JOB, BUT TOO LATE! The fact that Cadet Morris was married and has one little son two years old was no doubt a great induecment to remain at home after serving his country in France,but employment was wanted and so he took the path of duty, and as it unfortunately turned out,to a tragic death.By the irony of fate a civilian position was open to this brave young man a day or two after he had signed on for the R.I.C. but of course,it had come too late,and so he started his brief career in Ireland He had been there three weeks,when he came home for a short stay,and had only resumed duty a week when he was cruelly done to death by the murderers gang. Cadet Morris had been married five years,and leaves a widow and one child,a boy of two years, who are now residing with Mrs Morris brother,Mr F.Lathwell,No 1Mount Pleasant,Mitcham road. All Croydonians will extend to the widow and members of the family the sincerest sympathy in the heavy blow which has fallen upon them. Cadet Morris was widely known and greaty respected in Croydon and district where he had passed his life prior to going into the army,both the deceased and his wife were attached to Christ Church,Croydon, when they resided within the vicinity of that place of worship,and both husband and wife had been confirmed there,Cadet Morris as a boy had been associated with Christ Church Sunday School and later became an active Sunday School teacher there. Last Edited By: ballyroughan 1-Nov-2010 5:50 PM. Edited 2 times.
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ballyroughan	CADET MORRIS,WESTMINSTER ABBEY,(THE FUNERAL)	#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 67 2-Nov-2010 2:10 PM	From Euston Station, to Westminster Abbey,every possible honour was paid to the bodies of the victims of the Dublin murdered officers,headed by the massed bands of the Guards brigade,and each coffin flanked by its own firing party and bearers,were taken on gun-carriages from Euston station to Westminster Abbey. Sir Hamar Greenwood,the Chief Secretary for Ireland was chief mourner,and the relatives and personal mourners followed each gun carriage,cadet Morris's coffin also had an escort of representatives of ,The Royal Irish Constabulary,with a body-guard of Infantry in fours. The massed bands eight abreast, made the funeral column profoundly impressive ,and the crowds of reverent folk who lined the entire route,the men removing their hats and the women bowing their heads,had the vividness of the reality of the Irish problem eloquently brought home to them. It was noticed that the service in the old Abbey was not dissimilar to that at which honour was paid to the Unknown Warrior,the hymns were "Let Saints on Earth in Concert Sing" "O God of Love," the Anthem being "Give Rest O Lord,"General Lord Horne,a notable figure,was representing the King,the service over,there was not an Address,Cadet Morris's body was conveyed to Victoria station,escorted by the Band of the R.I.C. plus, men and officers,and brought to Croydon by the1-20 train. Ref/From various newspaper reports. Last Edited By: ballyroughan 2-Nov-2010 2:19 PM. Edited 2 times.
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ballyroughan	CADET MORRIS,CROYDON(THE FUNERAL)BEDDINGTON.	#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 68 2-Nov-2010 4:49 PM	The 1-20 train,arriving at East Croydon at 1-44,a large crowd assembled at the station,where impressive scenes were witnessed,on the arrival of the body,which was in the charge of officers and men of the R.I.C.,under the direction of, Head-Constable,Burke. The coffin covered with a "Union Jack",was carried from the platform to the Washington Hearse awaiting,by six stalwart men,members of the R.I.C.,the coffin almost hidden from view by magnifcent floral tributes,moved off to Bandon Hill Cemetery,to the impressive strains of Funeral Music,followed by carriages and three coaches containing the principal mourners,and on each side walked bearers of the Royal Irish Constabulary,while the firing party composed of about thirty "Black and Tans"with arms reversed,headed the procession, the band of the R.I.C.came next,with several staff and officers,next Treamwaymen and personal friends followed behind. The crowd extended from the station,through the whole of George St,and down Crown Hill,Church St,and along Stafford Rd to Plough Lane,several business premises had the blinds drawn and a number of Flags were displayed out of respect to the Honoured dead. At the entrance of Park Lane,Fire Station the members of the Fire Brigade stood at attention as the cortege passed,and Chief Officer Dane gave the Salute,a large number of the Public joined in the procession,and were augmented at the gates of the Cemetery,by a great contingent of people from the surrounding neighbourhood. At the Grave side,the officiating clergyman was the Rector of Beddington,(Rev Mr.H.A.Hodgson) and the mourners included ,the widow,her mother Mrs Lathwell,Mrs Morris the deceaseds mother,and Brothers of the widow. The committal service having been concluded by the Vicar,a Firing Party,composed of officers of the,R.I.C.,fired three volleys over the grave,after which, two R.I.C. Buglars sounded "The Last Post",and the mourners returned to thier carriages,and the officers and comrades of the man, made their way back to the Railway Staition. TRIBUTES. In addition to the wreaths contributed by the widow and members of the Family,there were several magnificent tributes from Public Bodies:- The Mayor and Corporation of Croydon-,The Middlesex Regiment,-O/C and Comrades of "G"Coy R.I.C. A/D. -South Metropolitan Tramways Co. Major General Boyd and Officers Dublin District,-Police Advisor (Dublin),- Dr and Mrs Worsford,-Mr Osborne, Head-Master of Christ Church School, where the deceased was educated. Mrs Morris has received a letter of sympathy from O/C. G Coy the deceaseds Chief, speaking in the highest terms of praise of Cadet Morris, as an officer and man. Lord French, as Viceroy of Ireland has sent the following Telegram to the widow:- REGAL LODGE. DUBLIN. Please accept my deepest sympthy in loss, you have sustained. French. Viceroy. Last Edited By: ballyroughan 24-Nov-2010 10:42 PM. Edited 6 times.
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