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File Reference
MSP34REF36519
Name
Matilda Dever
Gender
female
Maiden/Other names
Mathilda
Address detail
Street
Cloondaff, Newport
County
Mayo
Country
Ireland
Notes
Date of birth not recorded on file.
Notes
Date of death not recorded on file.
Associated files in MSPA
34SP38299
Easter rising service
No
Organisation
None
Pension Claim
Yes
Award Pension
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949
No
Digital file
Scanned/digital copy
MSP34REF36519 Matilda Dever.pdf
Scanned/digital copy
34SP38299 Matilda Dever.pdf
File dates
20 December 1935 – 24 January 1941
Subject Information
File relates to Matilda Dever's unsuccessful application for a military service pension in respect of her claimed service with Cumann na mBan for part of the periods between 1 April 1918 and 30 September 1923. Claims that she was a member of Glenhest Newport Branch, West Mayo Brigade and took part in routine activities. States that she reported the movement of British forces, collected for the Dáil Loan, rendered first aid assistance, prepared food and secured billets for IRA members. Applicant claims she carried out similar duties during the Civil War and that she concealed arms during raids by members of the National Army.
