John
Bolger
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Enniscorthy Workhouse
Address
Byrne's Lane, Wexford
Date of Death
Circumstances of Death
Killed as a direct result of enemy action. Buried at Sea. HMS Grafton was struck by Turkish shells off Suvla, Gallipoli on 12th August 1915, killing nine of her crew including John Bolger.
Other Biographical Details
Son of John & Mary Bolger née Bennett of Wexford. Husband of Mary Bolger née Murphy of Byrne's Lane. Father of Patrick Bolger Worcestershire Regiment 15th Bn. (49878). Gallipoli/ Dardanelles campaign casualty.