Coagh and District in World War One

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The London Gazette, dated 29th August 1918 (page 10129, supplement 30873), announced that his Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the undermentioned non-commissioned officers and men: 19315 Sergeant J Mitchell, R Innis Fus (Coagh)

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The 1911 census lists Frederick as age 14, living with the family at house 23 in Great Georges Street, Coagh. He was working as a farm servant. His father was now working as a farm servant also.

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Known family: John Mitchell, Nancy Mitchell, John Mitchell (born about 1886), James Mitchell (born 7th October 1890), Eliza Lizzie Mitchell (born 2nd November 1892), Isabella Mitchell (born 13th May 1894), Joseph Mitchell (born about 1895), Frederick Mitchell (born 27th March 1897), Annie Mitchell (born 21st August 1898, tbc), Robert Mitchell (born 2nd June 1901), Charles Mitchell (born 1st November 1904), Samuel Mitchell (born 15th September 1906).

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The 1901 census lists Joseph as age 6, living with the family at house 14 in Great Georges Street, Coagh. His father was a carter.

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Joseph Mitchell was born about 1895 in Tamlaght, County Tyrone. He was one of ten children.

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Sergeant Joseph Mitchell M.M., 9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, third son of Mr John Mitchell, Coagh. He has been awarded the military medal for bravery in the field. He joined up almost three ago, when 19 years of age and has been twice wounded. He is one of a family with a splendid record for patriotism. His elder brother, Private John Mitchell, went out with the first expeditionary force and is still fighting; Private James Mitchell, who has been at the front for over two years, is posted as missing since 27th March. Another brother, Fred Mitchell, was serving but has been discharged invalided; while a younger brother, Bobbie Mitchell, is at present in training on Salisbury Plain.

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Private Joseph Mitchell, Coagh, writing from the trenches in France on 15th February, says all the Coagh boys are well and glad to hear that our neighbours have joined the 12th Battalion. Troubles are part of the day’s work, but they keep in good spirits and are willing to give their lives if need be in the fray that is the affair of the whole British Empire. Private Curry joined his company a few days ago and is well. The weather is wet and cold and no one could realise the situation unless in it. They are supplied with warm clothing and a stout heart, and are of good courage, believing victory is on their side, hoping one day to see the Huns tripping over the sod on the way to Berlin. Gifts from home reach them safely and fill them with gratitude that they are not forgotten and he is so proud of his little village which has done so well. Every man fit for service should join.

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From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 15th June 1918: 19315 Sergeant Joseph Mitchell M.M.

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Mr and Mrs John Mitchell, Coagh, have given four sons to serve their King and country. Mr and Mrs Thomas Mitchell come second with three sons in the Ulster Division. Altogether since the beginning, Coagh and district is nobly responding to the call.

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From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 22nd May 1915:

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The History of Coagh booklet lists Sergeant Joseph Mitchell as having served with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in the war. He was awarded the Military Medal.

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Joseph Mitchell was a son of John and Nancy Mitchell. John Mitchell married Nancy Cairns on 19th October 1889 in the district of Cookstown.

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Joseph Mitchell enlisted in the spring of 1915.

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Sergeant Joseph Mitchell, Inniskillings (son of Mr John Mitchell, Coagh), writes thanking the ladies of Coagh Working Society for the parcels of socks, etc, which they kindly sent to the men at the front. They were very much appreciated, and it was the wish of all the boys that their best thanks be conveyed through the (Mid Ulster) Mail, and wish all the workers a happy Christmas and a bright New Year.

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From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 28th December 1918: Coagh

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The following contributed songs: Sergeant Joseph Mitchell, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Mr Charles Collins, Mr Thomas Harkness, Joseph McKeown, Thompson Marks, Bernard Kennedy, Miss R Collins, Miss Watters and Miss Hamilton. Mr Thomas Hamilton and Mr James Booth gave a step dance in good style, while Mr W J Laverty gave an Irish jig. Dancing was kept up till an advanced hour, and at intervals selections on the gramophone were given by Miss A Harkness, Killygonland. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by all singing the National Anthem.

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A number of friends attended at Mr William Marks’, Drumads, on Friday evening, to bid farewell to his son, Trooper Jim Marks, North Irish horse, home on leave before his departure to the front. After a very enjoyable tea, the party adjourned to the large granary where a dance was held, the music being supplied by Mr John Mooney, Drumaney.

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From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 4th March 1916:

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From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 9th February 1918: Coagh

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Joseph Mitchell served with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

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Among the soldiers on leave this week are Private Matt Robinson, Corporal W McCollum and Sergeant J Mitchell, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, and S.S. Albert Ashcroft, North Irish Horse.

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From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 9th February 1918: Coagh

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05/04/2019	The London Gazette, dated 29th August 1918 (page 10129, supplement 30873), announced that his Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the undermentioned non-commissioned officers and men: 19315 Sergeant J Mitchell, R Innis Fus (Coagh)
05/04/2019	The 1911 census lists Frederick as age 14, living with the family at house 23 in Great Georges Street, Coagh. He was working as a farm servant. His father was now working as a farm servant also.
05/04/2019	Known family: John Mitchell, Nancy Mitchell, John Mitchell (born about 1886), James Mitchell (born 7th October 1890), Eliza Lizzie Mitchell (born 2nd November 1892), Isabella Mitchell (born 13th May 1894), Joseph Mitchell (born about 1895), Frederick Mitchell (born 27th March 1897), Annie Mitchell (born 21st August 1898, tbc), Robert Mitchell (born 2nd June 1901), Charles Mitchell (born 1st November 1904), Samuel Mitchell (born 15th September 1906).
05/04/2019	The 1901 census lists Joseph as age 6, living with the family at house 14 in Great Georges Street, Coagh. His father was a carter.
05/04/2019	Joseph Mitchell was born about 1895 in Tamlaght, County Tyrone. He was one of ten children.
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05/04/2019	Sergeant Joseph Mitchell M.M., 9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, third son of Mr John Mitchell, Coagh. He has been awarded the military medal for bravery in the field. He joined up almost three ago, when 19 years of age and has been twice wounded. He is one of a family with a splendid record for patriotism. His elder brother, Private John Mitchell, went out with the first expeditionary force and is still fighting; Private James Mitchell, who has been at the front for over two years, is posted as missing since 27th March. Another brother, Fred Mitchell, was serving but has been discharged invalided; while a younger brother, Bobbie Mitchell, is at present in training on Salisbury Plain.
05/04/2019	Private Joseph Mitchell, Coagh, writing from the trenches in France on 15th February, says all the Coagh boys are well and glad to hear that our neighbours have joined the 12th Battalion. Troubles are part of the day’s work, but they keep in good spirits and are willing to give their lives if need be in the fray that is the affair of the whole British Empire. Private Curry joined his company a few days ago and is well. The weather is wet and cold and no one could realise the situation unless in it. They are supplied with warm clothing and a stout heart, and are of good courage, believing victory is on their side, hoping one day to see the Huns tripping over the sod on the way to Berlin. Gifts from home reach them safely and fill them with gratitude that they are not forgotten and he is so proud of his little village which has done so well. Every man fit for service should join.
05/04/2019	From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 15th June 1918: 19315 Sergeant Joseph Mitchell M.M.
05/04/2019	Mr and Mrs John Mitchell, Coagh, have given four sons to serve their King and country. Mr and Mrs Thomas Mitchell come second with three sons in the Ulster Division. Altogether since the beginning, Coagh and district is nobly responding to the call.
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05/04/2019	From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 22nd May 1915:
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05/04/2019	The History of Coagh booklet lists Sergeant Joseph Mitchell as having served with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in the war. He was awarded the Military Medal.
05/04/2019	Joseph Mitchell was a son of John and Nancy Mitchell. John Mitchell married Nancy Cairns on 19th October 1889 in the district of Cookstown.
05/04/2019	Joseph Mitchell enlisted in the spring of 1915.
05/04/2019	Sergeant Joseph Mitchell, Inniskillings (son of Mr John Mitchell, Coagh), writes thanking the ladies of Coagh Working Society for the parcels of socks, etc, which they kindly sent to the men at the front. They were very much appreciated, and it was the wish of all the boys that their best thanks be conveyed through the (Mid Ulster) Mail, and wish all the workers a happy Christmas and a bright New Year.
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05/04/2019	From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 28th December 1918: Coagh
05/04/2019	The following contributed songs: Sergeant Joseph Mitchell, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Mr Charles Collins, Mr Thomas Harkness, Joseph McKeown, Thompson Marks, Bernard Kennedy, Miss R Collins, Miss Watters and Miss Hamilton. Mr Thomas Hamilton and Mr James Booth gave a step dance in good style, while Mr W J Laverty gave an Irish jig. Dancing was kept up till an advanced hour, and at intervals selections on the gramophone were given by Miss A Harkness, Killygonland. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by all singing the National Anthem.
05/04/2019	A number of friends attended at Mr William Marks’, Drumads, on Friday evening, to bid farewell to his son, Trooper Jim Marks, North Irish horse, home on leave before his departure to the front. After a very enjoyable tea, the party adjourned to the large granary where a dance was held, the music being supplied by Mr John Mooney, Drumaney.
05/04/2019	From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 4th March 1916:
05/04/2019	From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 9th February 1918: Coagh
05/04/2019	Joseph Mitchell served with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
05/04/2019	Among the soldiers on leave this week are Private Matt Robinson, Corporal W McCollum and Sergeant J Mitchell, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, and S.S. Albert Ashcroft, North Irish Horse.
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05/04/2019	From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 9th February 1918: Coagh
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