Maguire, Frank Patrick

2nd Lieutenant Francis (Frank) Patrick Maguire

was born at Castle Street, Ballyshannon on 25th September 1894 to Michael Maguire, Solicitor and Mary Anne or Marion Maguire nee Gallagher.

In 1901 Francis (6) lived in house 3, Castle, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal with his parents and 2 siblings; Margaret Mary (10) and Kathleen Rose (7). Two servants; Mary Anne McManus and Margaret McKenna were also present in the house.

Marion Maguire (mother, aged 47) died on 7th November 1906 at Castle Street, Ballyshannon. 

In 1911 the property is described as house 10, Castle Street, Ballyshannon. His father, Michael is living with his 2 daughters; Margaret and Kate. A student, Patrick John Bradley also lives in the property.

Frank joined the Belfast Banking Company and is recorded as working in Castleblayney branch. Frank's Bankers Guarantee was signed by the Very Rev Canon E Maguire of Tamney, Letterkenny. 

Belfast Bank - Bankers Guarantee ledger sheet

Belfast Bank, Castleblayney branch

The Belfast Banking Company 'Roll of Honour' booklet records him as working in Londonderry branch.

Belfast Bank - 'Roll of Honour' booklet

Belfast Bank, Londonderry branch

Frank volunteered and enlisted into the 5th Bn. Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) as a Private with Service Number was 5317. His first theatre of war is recorded as France. He was later to be promoted through the ranks to Sergeant before gaining his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant on 31st July 1917.

Medal Index Card - F P Maguire

He was serving with the 5th Bn. Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) as a 2nd Lieutenant when he was killed in action on 27th April 1918. 

He is buried in the Cinq Rues British Cemetery, Hazebrouck, Nord, France.

Maguire is also remembered in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast on the Belfast Banking Company Memorial window and plaque.

He was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

The Register of Soldiers' Effects records Frank's pay and gratuity totalling around £78.

Register of Soldiers' Effects - M P Maguire