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Soldier buried in Phoenix Park
Pte Alexander Brownsell was buried in Phoenix Park, in Dublin Photo: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA

Soldier buried in Phoenix Park

Dublin, 13 November 1914 - Private Alexander Brownsell has been buried in the Phoenix Park in Dublin with full military honours.

Pte. Brownsell passed away at the Meath Hospital from injuries sustained at the front.

Rev. S.B. Barry performed the service at the grave, with a firing party and guard of honour supplied by the 5th and 12th Lancers.

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