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File Reference 3P1027
Name John Masterson
Gender male
Address detail
Street Chapel Street, Louisburgh
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Address detail
Street The Quay, Westport
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Date of birth 1903
Notes Date of death not recorded on file.
Associated files in MSPA E342
Related files 2125[2] subject’s National Army service number.
Civilian occupation Baker;
Easter rising service No
Organisation Óglaigh na hÉireann/National Forces
Rank Private
Division 2 Western Division
Commanding Officer(s) Joseph Ruddy
National Army Service Number 2125[2]
Pension Claim Yes
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 Yes
Type of Award WGWound gratuity
Notes Awarded a gratuity of £30.
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copy3P1027 John Masterson.pdf
Scanned/digital copyE342 John Masterson.pdf
File dates 13 October 1924 – 24 February 1925
Subject Information File relates to John Masterson's application for a wound pension or gratuity under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of gunshot wounds received by him while serving with the National Army. States that he was wounded in the right arm on 3 August 1922 at Kilmeena, County Mayo. Masterson was attested on 27 July 1922 and was discharged as medically unfit on 8 March 1923. File contains: medical report on an ex-Soldier claiming disability in respect of service.