Kilrush Men engaged in World War I
| Army | |
| Killed in Action | 52 |
| Missing (believed killed) | 3 |
| Died of Disease contracted on Service | 10 |
| Wounded in Action | 78 |
| Discharged (wounded, medically unfit etc.) | 73 |
| With the Colours (including 17 prisoners) | 145 |
| Navy | |
| Died at Sea | 6 |
| Serving with Naval Forces | 49 |
The Town of Kilrush had a population of 3,666 inhabitants at the time of World War I. During the war, 359 men served with the Army and 55 with the Navy. This list also includes 7 men who served with the Merchant Service, although many more remained at sea with the Merchant Service during the course of the war.