Description

The Wicklow War Dead: A History of the Casualties of the First World War by Tom Burnell and Seamus Burnell is a comprehensive historical reference documenting the lives of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and nursing sisters from County Wicklow who died during the First World War. Published by The History Press Ireland, the book forms part of the acclaimed War Dead series, which records Ireland’s wartime losses on a county-by-county basis.

Following extensive archival research, the authors compiled records for approximately 840 individuals whose next of kin were from Wicklow, while also including servicemen and women buried within the county. The volume covers those who served in a wide range of military forces, including the British Army, Royal Navy, British Mercantile Marine, and the armed forces of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and the United States.

Each entry draws on official military records, newspaper reports, family archives, and cemetery information to build a detailed picture of the individual’s life and service. Many biographies are accompanied by previously unpublished photographs, personal correspondence, and additional historical notes that place each casualty within the wider context of the Great War.

Beyond its military focus, the book offers valuable insight into County Wicklow’s social history, illustrating how communities across the county were affected by the conflict. It highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who served and the lasting impact of wartime loss on local families and towns.

An essential resource for military historians, genealogists, local historians, and readers interested in Ireland’s role in the First World War, The Wicklow War Dead preserves the memory of Wicklow’s fallen through careful research and detailed historical documentation.

ISBN 1845889494