|
|
 |
| 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 copyMSP34REF36519 Matilda Dever.pdf
Scanned/digital copy34SP38299 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.
|
|
