| Surname: | Rooney |
| Initials: | M |
| Rank: | Staff Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 1395 |
| Notes: | MPSC. 18/10/1887 he enlisted in the Connaught Rangers, No. 2716, born Loughren, Galway, occupation Groom, discharged by purchase re enlisted in the Hampshire Regiment, transferred to MPSC, returned to Hampshire Regiment. Served Malta 7.2 years, South Africa 2.6 years. Awarded the South Africa Medals, Distinguished Conduct Medal and Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. 4/12/1912 to discharge time expired, conduct very good, address: 92 Casal, Paula, Malta. 18/10/1887 he enlisted in the Connaught Rangers, No. 2716 age 24 years, occupation Groom, born Clostoken, Loughrea, Ireland, 8/7/1891 discharged at own request, by purchase £18. served Home 1810/1887 to 15/9/1898, Malta 16/9/1898 to 8/7/1891 to discharge by purchase. 18/11/1893 he re enlisted in the Hampshire Regiment No. 4349, 22/1/1905 transferred to MPSC, Sgt, 15/1/1911 S/Sgt, 1/10/1912 returned to Hampshire Regiment, 4/12/1912 to discharge time expired, Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 104 of 1912. Served Home 18/11/1893 to 3/1/1900, South Africa 26/2/1902, to 25/6/1902, Home 26/2/1902 to 8/9/1903, Malta 9/9/1903 to 20/10/1908, Home 21/10/1908 to 6/9/1910, Malta 7/9/1910 to 30/9/1912, Home 1/10/1912 to 4/12/1912 to discharge. He married Chitta Mara, spinster at St Berinsignis, Cospicua, Malta. Martin Rooney. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 27359 Page: 6315 Sept. 27, 1901) |
| Citation: | Awarded as Sgt M Rooney, No 4349, Hampshire Regiment. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 27353 Page: 5944 Sept. 10, 1901) |
| Citation: | Boer War, awarded as Sgt. 43349 Sgt M Rooney, Hampshire Regiment. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/187 Page: 343 Aug. 31, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Paardeberg, Johannesburg, Cape Colony, awarded as Sgt, No. 4349 Hampshire Regiment. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO100 332 Page: 275 Nov. 5, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902, awarded as Sgt, No. 4349, 2 Hampshire Regiment. Remarks: Depot. |