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File Reference DP5543
Name John Barrett
Gender male
Address detail
Street Dookinella, River, Achill
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Date of birth 1898
Date of death 1931-07-09
Associated files in MSPA 2RB4096
Easter rising service No
Organisation None
Pension Claim No
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 copyDP5543 John Barett.pdf
Scanned/digital copy2RB4096 John Barett.pdf
File dates 20 August 1934 – 23 November 1939
Subject Information File relates to Bridget Barrett’s unsuccessful application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of her son John Barrett who died on 9 July 1931. Cause of death recorded as phthisis and meningitis. Bridget Barrett died in March 1938. Her death determined her claim. Claimed in file that Barrett was active with Sinn Féin from 1918. Noted in file that Barrett’s home was “wrecked” by National Forces in June 1923. John Lynchehan notes in reference that Barrett blocked roads and asissted the Active Service Unit (Flying Column). Claimed in file that Barrett was a Company Captain with a North Mayo Brigade area. However the Military Service Registration Board did not award any recognised service. File contains: doctors certificates; Military Service Registration Board references from John Lynchehan.