This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: samwells115 Surnames: Irwin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.arm.general/4804.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard, Family lore has it that Richard Irwin had a brother who was also in the Army. The family purchased two ranks, a major and lieutenant. As with most lore I could not confirm; but Richard Irwin's discharge listed his first rank as Sergant, never a private. Then research into the regiment I found a William Irwin enlisted Northern Ireland 3 years prior to Richard as a Lieutenant 28th a foot. William died in Australia 1840 as brevet Major. I need to follow up on William to see if there are any records to tie him back to Tandragee. What battles did your father serve in WWII? Best Regards Sam Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.