Soldiers who Survived
Thomas, Patrick, James and Joseph CORCORAN
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Regiment
Rank / Number
Date of Birth
Residence
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Royal Field Artillery
Not known / Not known
Thomas 1882, Patrick 1884, James 1893 and Joseph 1894
43, Cherry Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows
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In December 1914, the seven sons of Patrick and Alice Corcoran of 43, Cherry Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows went to enlist in the army.
At the time of enlistment, the brothers worked in various collieries around Earlestown and Haydock.
Of the seven brothers four survived, Thomas, Patrick, James and Joseph
Acknowledgement: Information supplied by Delphine Corcoran whose husband, Ian is the grandson of James Corcoran
At the time of enlistment, the brothers worked in various collieries around Earlestown and Haydock.
Of the seven brothers four survived, Thomas, Patrick, James and Joseph
Acknowledgement: Information supplied by Delphine Corcoran whose husband, Ian is the grandson of James Corcoran