In his virtual tour of Waterford Treasures on WLR’s Big Breakfast Blaa, Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about World War 1 memorabilia, donated to Waterford Treasures, part of which is a bronze memorial plaque, known as the 'Dead Man's Penny' sent to the family of Waterford teenager John Condon who is thought to be one of the youngest, if not the youngest soldier to fight in World War 1.
Private John Condon of Waterford was killed in action on the 24th May 1915, during the Second Battle of Ypres.
Known as the ‘Boy Soldier’,in the archives of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, he is recorded as the ‘youngest known battle casualty of the war’.
If you enjoy Eamonn’s slots with us on The Big Breakfast Blaa, listen here to what he had to say about the connection between a snuff box and the Crimean war.
And below is his chat with us about World War 1 memorabilia, donated to Waterford Treasures.
