William Kirby and Brenda McMahon have submitted the following:-
Philip Lynch was the son of Philip and Margaret (nee Rooney) who had married in 1885.
The couple had 8 children together but 2 died. The others included Mary E., Elizabeth, Gertrude, and William. The family lived at 121 High Street, Jarrow including Margaret’s Irish father, James Rooney who appeared to be with the household for a number of years. James Rooney originated from Drodhega. He was an iron worker.
The head of the home was father Philip who worked as a chemical labourer. Unfortunately, he died in 1894 at the early age of 31 years so it was up to Margaret to bring up the family.
By 1901 the family were living at 64 Dock Street.
In 1910 Philip married Margaret Wright. A daughter, Phyllis was born in 1910 not too long after the marriage. A son, George W, arrived in 1916.
1911 census shows the new family at 89 Bede Street, Tyne Dock. Philip is working as a dock labourer.
Philip joined the Royal Naval Reserve.
After the war ended Philip aged 29 years was still serving on the H.M. Trawler Shincliffe when he accidentally drowned. The tragedy happened on May 4th 1919. His body was never recovered for burial and he is listed on Chatham Naval Memorial.
He was awarded the Naval Medal & is listed on Award Rolls 1793-1972
Philip Lynch is not remembered on a local War Memorial.