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| File Reference |
MSP34REF57017
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| Name |
Bridget Caden |
| Gender |
female |
| Maiden/Other names |
Bridget Campbell
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Tooreen, Crossmolina, Ballina
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| County |
Mayo
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Notes |
Date of birth not recorded on file
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| Notes |
Date of death not recorded on file
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| Associated files in MSPA |
34SP57936
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| Easter rising service |
No |
| Organisation |
None |
| Pension Claim |
Yes |
| Award Pension |
No |
| Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 |
No |
| Digital file |
Scanned/digital copyMSP34REF57017 Bridget Caden.pdf
Scanned/digital copy34SP57936 Bridget Caden.pdf |
| File dates |
15 August 1938 - 05 August 1941
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| Subject Information |
File relates to Bridget Caden’s unsuccessful application for a military service pension under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1934. Applicant claimed membership of Cumann na mBan in the service periods between 01 April 1918 and 30 September 1923 during the War of Independence, Truce period and Civil War.
Bridget Caden (née Callaghan) states that she was active in the Glenhest Branch, [2 Battalion], West Mayo Brigade, Cumann na mBan under the command of Mrs Michael Kilroy, Miss Moran and Captain Lyons. During the War of Independence (January 1919 - July 1921), the subject claims the she was engaged in first-aid training; reporting on movements of British forces; dispatch work and keeping dugout at home for IRA members on the run.
Taking the anti-Treaty side in the Civil War (June 1922 - May 1923), the subject claims the she took part in routine work until the end of the period.
Subject did not supply any references and did not appear before the Advisory Committee.
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