| Regimental number | 1576 |
| Place of birth | St. Francis, Dublin, Ireland |
| School | Christian Brothers School, Dublin, Ireland |
| Other training | Served for 8 years in the Connaught Rangers, British Army. |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 26 |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Previous military service | Served 12 years in the Connaught Rangers, time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | The name "James McGuire" was a fictitious name assumed by my late son to enable him to join the British Army at home in Ireland. He joined the Dublin Fusiliers and he being under age and I a widow I claimed him home and after a short duration he rejoined the British Army in the Connaught Rangers, in which Regiment he served 8 years, and at the expiration of his service in India he went to Australia. (Details from mother) |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Shrapnel Valley Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No. 40), Anzac, Gallipoli |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 52 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Correct spelling MAGUIRE. Parents: Michael and Katherine COYNE, 56 High Street, Dublin, Ireland. True name is Thaddeus COYNE, served as James Maguire |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli . Embarked Melbourne, 12 February 1915; transferred to 8th Bn from 3rd Rfrs, 8 May 1915; killed in action, Gallipoli Penisula, 7 August 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Real name: Thaddeus COYNE. No details regarding address or next of kin given on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGUIRE James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
