Soldiers who kept country together

IN 1922-‘24 my father was a Free State soldier. He joined up along with thousands of others to help keep the country together.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2005 - 00:00

He was only in the army three weeks when Michael Collins was shot.

He completed his term and his service certificate states that his conduct was "very good."

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